Enrollment
652
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Grove Village, IL
Adolph Link Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Adolph Link Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003632
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adolph Link Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Elk Grove Village · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 652
- students enrolled
Adolph Link Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adolph Link Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Elk Grove Village, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adolph Link Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adolph Link Elem School
Adolph Link Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Elk Grove Village's elementary schools, it stands alongside Adlai Stevenson Elem School (513 students): Adolph Link Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 12.8:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) alongside Adolph Link 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 Adolph Link Elem School compares
Adolph Link 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,058
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 37.3%
Asian 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Adolph Link 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Adolph Link Elem School.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 Adolph Link Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adolph Link Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Elk Grove Village
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Adlai Stevenson Elem School
Standard public school
513 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Salt Creek Elem School
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Clearmont Elem School
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School
Standard public school
301 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Rupley Elem School
Standard public school
280 students 9.3:1 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 (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Adolph Link Elem School
How many students attend Adolph Link Elem School?
Adolph Link Elem School has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Grove Village, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adolph Link Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adolph Link Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adolph Link Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Adolph Link Elem School is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Elk Grove Village, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adolph Link Elem School?
Adolph Link Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Adolph Link Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elk Grove Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Adolph Link Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village on the city page.
Is Adolph Link Elem School a good school?
Adolph Link Elem School earns 61/100 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Adolph Link Elem School, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.
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