At a glance
Reported students
615
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Elm Middle School: 615 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 663
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Elm Middle School
Elm Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elmwood Park. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Elmwood Park CUSD 401. NCES reports 615 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (59.8%) and White (33.7%). English learners represent 21.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elm Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.7%
- Hispanic59.8%
- Black3.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
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.
Other schools in Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elmwood Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
567 reported students
John Mills Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
711 reported students
Elmwood Park High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,015 reported students
Public schools near Elm Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt School Middle · River Forest SD 90 | 05–08 | 625 | 1.5 mi |
| Stevenson Middle School Middle · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | 06–08 | 682 | 2.3 mi |
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Middle · Oak Park ESD 97 | 06–08 | 947 | 2.4 mi |
| Percy Julian Middle School Middle · Oak Park ESD 97 | 06–08 | 927 | 2.8 mi |
| Hester Jr High School Middle · Franklin Park SD 84 | 06–08 | 426 | 2.9 mi |
| Irving Middle School Middle · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | 05–08 | 515 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elm Middle School
What grades does Elm Middle School serve?
Elm Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elmwood Park CUSD 401.
How many students attend Elm Middle School?
Elm Middle School reported 615 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 663 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elm Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 615 students and 46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elm Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elm Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmwood Park CUSD 401 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elm Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.1% 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 Elm Middle School in?
Elm Middle School is part of Elmwood Park CUSD 401, based in Elmwood Park, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elm Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt School (1.5 mi), Stevenson Middle School (2.3 mi), Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.