- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, IL
Country Trails Elem
Federal NCES profile for Country Trails Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170783005946
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Country Trails Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 751
- students enrolled
Country Trails Elem has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Country Trails Elem ranks #2 of 14 schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 170783005946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170783005946 · Elgin, IL Other · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,575 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 14 schools in Elgin. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Country Trails Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,575 students
- Prairie Knolls
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
770 students
- This school
Country Trails Elem
751 students
- Howard B Thoma
Howard B Thomas Grade School
678 students
- Prairie View G 615
Prairie View Grade School
615 students
- Central Middle 418
Central Middle School
418 students
What this shows Country Trails Elem reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Country Trails Elem compares
Country Trails Elem on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Asian 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Country Trails Elem is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cusd 301, which includes Country Trails Elem.
$14,741
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 27.9%
Federal 6.0%
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 Trails Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Knolls Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard B Thomas Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Country Trails Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Elgin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lords Park Elem School
Standard public school
655 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elem School
Standard public school
641 students 16:1 students per teacher
Highland Elem School
Standard public school
616 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Grade School
Standard public school
615 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Huff Elem School
Standard public school
577 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Century Oaks Elem School
Standard public school
542 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Country Trails Elem
How many students attend Country Trails Elem?
Country Trails Elem has 751 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Trails Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Country Trails Elem is 19.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Country Trails Elem?
The largest demographic group at Country Trails Elem is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Country Trails Elem?
Country Trails Elem 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 Country Trails Elem rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Country Trails Elem ranks #2 of 14 schools in Elgin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Cusd 301?
Besides Country Trails Elem, Central Cusd 301 also operates Central High School (1,575 students), Prairie Knolls Middle Sch (770 students), and Howard B Thomas Grade School (678 students). See the Central Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.
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