Clarence E Culver School in Niles, IL

At a glance

Reported students

666

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

93rd percentile

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

District median enrollment

666

Clarence E Culver School: 666 reported students.

State peer staffing position

32nd percentile

11.9:1 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: 585
Teachers (FTE): 61
Student–teacher ratio: 9.6:1

What the reported data says about Clarence E Culver School

Clarence E Culver School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Niles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Niles ESD 71. NCES reports 666 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to 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 (49.7%) and Asian (25.2%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Clarence E Culver School

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 56 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: 10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White49.7%
Hispanic17.9%
Black3%
Asian25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial3.6%

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.

Public schools near Clarence E Culver 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
Eugene Field Elem School Elementary · Park Ridge CCSD 64	KG–05	626	1.3 mi
Hynes Elem School Elementary · Golf ESD 67	PK–04	325	1.4 mi
Ebinger Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299	KG–08	693	1.6 mi
Park View Elem School Elementary · Morton Grove SD 70	PK–08	885	1.6 mi
V H Nelson Elem School Elementary · East Maine SD 63	KG–05	479	1.6 mi
Wildwood Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299	PK–08	512	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Clarence E Culver School

What grades does Clarence E Culver School serve?

Clarence E Culver School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Niles ESD 71.

How many students attend Clarence E Culver School?

Clarence E Culver School reported 666 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 585 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Clarence E Culver School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 666 students and 56 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 Clarence E Culver School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Clarence E Culver School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Niles ESD 71 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Clarence E Culver School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.6% 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 Clarence E Culver School in?

Clarence E Culver School is part of Niles ESD 71, based in Niles, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Clarence E Culver School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eugene Field Elem School (1.3 mi), Hynes Elem School (1.4 mi), Ebinger Elem School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.