- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Long Grove, IL
Country Meadows Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Country Meadows Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172103003716
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Country Meadows Elem School earns 47/100 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 3
- public schools in Long Grove · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 439
- students enrolled
Country Meadows Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Country Meadows Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Long Grove, IL.
School address
District: Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 172103003716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172103003716 · Long Grove, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlawn Middle School (632 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Long Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Country Meadows Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodlawn Middl
Woodlawn Middle School
632 students
- Twin Groves Mi
Twin Groves Middle School
625 students
- Ivy Hall Eleme
Ivy Hall Elementary School
482 students
- Prairie Elemen
Prairie Elementary School
453 students
- This school
Country Meadows Elem School
439 students
- Kildeer Countr
Kildeer Countryside Elem School
428 students
What this shows Country Meadows Elem School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Country Meadows Elem School compares
Country Meadows 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$22,281
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Asian 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Country Meadows Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, which includes Country Meadows Elem School.
$22,281
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Country Meadows Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Groves Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hall Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kildeer Countryside Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Country Meadows Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Long Grove
1 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Country Meadows Elem School
How many students attend Country Meadows Elem School?
Country Meadows Elem School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Long Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Meadows Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Country Meadows Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Country Meadows Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Country Meadows Elem School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Long Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Country Meadows Elem School?
Country Meadows Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Country Meadows Elem School rank among public schools in Long Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Country Meadows Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Long Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Besides Country Meadows Elem School, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 also operates Woodlawn Middle School (632 students), Twin Groves Middle School (625 students), and Ivy Hall Elementary School (482 students). See the Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 district page for the complete list.
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