Enrollment
2,573
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carpentersville, IL
Dundee-Crown High School
Federal NCES profile for Dundee-Crown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170855000487
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dundee-Crown High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Carpentersville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,573
- students enrolled
Dundee-Crown High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee-Crown High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Carpentersville, IL.
School address
NCES ID 170855000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dundee-Crown High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dundee-Crown High School
Dundee-Crown High School is a large high school in Carpentersville, Illinois, enrolling 2,573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,573 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cusd 300 also operates Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students) and Hampshire High School (2,046 students) alongside Dundee-Crown High 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 Dundee-Crown High School compares
Dundee-Crown High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,573 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,573
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,573 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 166.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170855000487
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 22.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Dundee-Crown High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Counselors (FTE) 13.0
Students per counselor 198:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 84
Out-of-school suspensions 137
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Dundee-Crown High School.
$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 Dundee-Crown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpentersville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dundee-Crown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dundee-Crown High School
How many students attend Dundee-Crown High School?
Dundee-Crown High School has 2,573 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carpentersville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundee-Crown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundee-Crown High School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dundee-Crown High School?
The largest demographic group at Dundee-Crown High School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Carpentersville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dundee-Crown High School?
Dundee-Crown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dundee-Crown High School rank among public schools in Carpentersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee-Crown High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Carpentersville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carpentersville on the city page.
Is Dundee-Crown High School a good school?
Dundee-Crown High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Dundee-Crown High School, Cusd 300 also operates Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), Hampshire High School (2,046 students), and Westfield Community School (1,287 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.