At a glance
Reported students
534
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
534
Circle Center Grade School: 534 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.6:1 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
- 545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Circle Center Grade School
Circle Center Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Yorkville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Yorkville CUSD 115. NCES reports 534 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 (62.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Circle Center Grade School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.7 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
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White62.9%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black8.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Other schools in Yorkville CUSD 115
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Autumn Creek Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
529 reported students
Bristol Bay Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
695 reported students
Grande Reserve Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
728 reported students
Bristol Grade School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
196 reported students
Yorkville Grade School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
192 reported students
Yorkville Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
638 reported students
Public schools near Circle Center Grade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkville Grade School Elementary · Yorkville CUSD 115 | KG–03 | 192 | 1 mi |
| Autumn Creek Elem Sch Elementary · Yorkville CUSD 115 | KG–06 | 529 | 2.6 mi |
| Bristol Grade School Elementary · Yorkville CUSD 115 | PK–03 | 196 | 3.8 mi |
| Hunt Club Elem Elementary · CUSD 308 | KG–05 | 357 | 3.8 mi |
| Grande Reserve Elem Sch Elementary · Yorkville CUSD 115 | KG–06 | 728 | 4.3 mi |
| Centennial Elem School Elementary · Plano CUSD 88 | 02–03 | 351 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Circle Center Grade School
What grades does Circle Center Grade School serve?
Circle Center Grade School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Yorkville CUSD 115.
How many students attend Circle Center Grade School?
Circle Center Grade School reported 534 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 545 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Circle Center Grade School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 534 students and 36.7 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 Circle Center Grade School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Circle Center Grade School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Yorkville CUSD 115 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Circle Center Grade School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.6% 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 Circle Center Grade School in?
Circle Center Grade School is part of Yorkville CUSD 115, based in Yorkville, IL, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Circle Center Grade School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Yorkville Grade School (1 mi), Autumn Creek Elem Sch (2.6 mi), Bristol Grade School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.