Enrollment
408
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Algonquin, IL
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170855004800
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Algonquin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 408
- students enrolled
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Algonquin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Algonquin, Illinois, enrolling 408 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Algonquin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Conley Elementary School (598 students): Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 13.9:1).
Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students) and Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students) alongside Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch.
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 Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch compares
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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 Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Algonquin
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~408 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
How many students attend Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Algonquin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Algonquin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Algonquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Algonquin, 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 Algonquin on the city page.
Is Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch a good school?
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch earns 46/100 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 Cusd 300?
Besides Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Hampshire High School (2,046 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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