Enrollment
381
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172346002576
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- 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 #6 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Lombard Sd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 172346002576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lombard, Illinois, enrolling 381 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lombard Sd 44 spends $22,524 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lombard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary School (477 students): Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 11.5:1).
Lombard Sd 44 also operates Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students) and Madison Elementary School (477 students) alongside Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 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
14:1
Leaner classes than 59% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% 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
$22,524
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 381 Top 48% in Illinois - larger than 52% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172346002576
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School.
$22,524
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 25.8%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 11.5:1 students per teacher
Westmore Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Schafer Elem School
Standard public school
354 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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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 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #6 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.
Is Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School a good school?
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.