- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 170855004800 · Algonquin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee-Crown H
Dundee-Crown High School
2,573 students
- Harry D Jacobs
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,056 students
- Hampshire High
Hampshire High School
2,046 students
- Westfield Comm
Westfield Community School
1,287 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
1,144 students
- This school 408
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
408 students
What this shows Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch compares
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Cusd 300 reports $17,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,056
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.