Enrollment
163
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Center Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Center Elem School
York Center Elem School is a small elementary school in Lombard, Illinois, enrolling 163 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $21,492 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lombard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary School (477 students): York Center Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11.6:1).
Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students) and North Elem School (434 students) alongside York Center 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 York Center Elem School compares
York Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,492
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes York Center Elem School.
$21,492
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is York Center Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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