J T Manning Elem School in Westmont, IL

At a glance

Reported students

386

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

02–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

302

J T Manning Elem School: 386 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 399
Teachers (FTE): 25
Student–teacher ratio: 16:1

What the reported data says about J T Manning Elem School

J T Manning Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Westmont. It is one of 5 current school records connected to CUSD 201. NCES reports 386 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking J T Manning Elem School

1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10%
Students with disabilities: 15%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 31.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White55.4%
Hispanic24.1%
Black7%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

C E Miller Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–01

194 reported students

Westmont High School

High · Grades 09–12

395 reported students

Westmont Jr High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

302 reported students

South School

Other · Grades PK–PK

53 reported students

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Public schools near J T Manning Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
C E Miller Elem School Elementary · CUSD 201	KG–01	194	0.5 mi
Prospect Elem School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181	KG–05	302	0.9 mi
Lester Elem School Elementary · Downers Grove GSD 58	KG–06	531	1 mi
Walker School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181	KG–05	299	1.1 mi
Maercker Elem School Elementary · Maercker SD 60	03–05	456	1.3 mi
Whittier Elem School Elementary · Downers Grove GSD 58	KG–06	307	1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about J T Manning Elem School

What grades does J T Manning Elem School serve?

J T Manning Elem School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in CUSD 201.

How many students attend J T Manning Elem School?

J T Manning Elem School reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 399 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at J T Manning Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 386 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is J T Manning Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

J T Manning Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on CUSD 201 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of J T Manning Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

31.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is J T Manning Elem School in?

J T Manning Elem School is part of CUSD 201, based in Westmont, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near J T Manning Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include C E Miller Elem School (0.5 mi), Prospect Elem School (0.9 mi), Lester Elem School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.