Enrollment
567
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schaumburg, IL
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Buzz Aldrin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003636
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buzz Aldrin Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 567
- students enrolled
Buzz Aldrin Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buzz Aldrin Elem School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buzz Aldrin Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Buzz Aldrin Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Schaumburg, Illinois, enrolling 567 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Schaumburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Michael Collins Elem School (789 students): Buzz Aldrin Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) alongside Buzz Aldrin 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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School compares
Buzz Aldrin 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 567 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173474003636
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Asian 21.9%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Buzz Aldrin Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Buzz Aldrin 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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buzz Aldrin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Schaumburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michael Collins Elem School
Standard public school
789 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Jhs
Standard public school
695 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hoover Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
640 students 13:1 students per teacher
Winston Churchill Elem School
Standard public school
572 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Campanelli Elem School
Standard public school
555 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
Standard public school
527 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Buzz Aldrin Elem School
How many students attend Buzz Aldrin Elem School?
Buzz Aldrin Elem School has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buzz Aldrin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buzz Aldrin Elem School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Buzz Aldrin Elem School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buzz Aldrin Elem School?
Buzz Aldrin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School rank among elementary schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Buzz Aldrin Elem School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg on the city page.
Is Buzz Aldrin Elem School a good school?
Buzz Aldrin Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. 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 Buzz Aldrin 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.