- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lombard, IL
York Center Elem School
Federal NCES profile for York Center 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 174035004062
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Center Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 163
- students enrolled
York Center Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Center Elem School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035004062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
York Center Elem School shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 174035004062 · Lombard, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (621 students)
York Center Elem School shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
York Center Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
434 students
- Westmore Elem
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- Ardmore Elem S
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- This school 163
York Center Elem School
163 students
What this shows York Center Elem School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Center Elem School compares
York Center Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,608
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
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Asian 18.4%
African American 15.3%
White 14.7%
Two or More 11.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, York Center Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sd 45 Dupage County reports $22,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Center Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Center Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 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
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Center Elem School
How many students attend York Center Elem School?
York Center Elem School has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lombard, IL. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Center Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at York Center Elem School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 York Center Elem School?
The largest demographic group at York Center Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Lombard, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Center Elem School?
York Center 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 York Center Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lombard?
By Resource Investment Index, York Center 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 Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides York Center Elem School, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students), North Elem School (434 students), and Westmore Elem School (432 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.