- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lombard, IL
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172346002576
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 381
- students enrolled
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Lombard Sd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 172346002576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172346002576 · Lombard, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenn Westlake
Glenn Westlake Middle School
935 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
477 students
- This school
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
381 students
- Butterfield El 293
Butterfield Elem School
293 students
- Manor Hill Ele 285
Manor Hill Elem School
285 students
- Pleasant Lane 245
Pleasant Lane Elem School
245 students
What this shows Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School compares
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,110
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School.
$23,110
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 25.8%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Westlake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Lane Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Lombard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Westmore Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 16:1 students per teacher
Schafer Elem School
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
How many students attend Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lombard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Lombard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lombard?
By Resource Investment Index, Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lombard on the city page.
What other schools are in Lombard Sd 44?
Besides Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School, Lombard Sd 44 also operates Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students), Madison Elementary School (477 students), and Butterfield Elem School (293 students). See the Lombard Sd 44 district page for the complete list.
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