Enrollment
499
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elgin, IL
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Federal NCES profile for Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170143506608Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 499
- students enrolled
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
District: Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr · Illinois
NCES ID 170143506608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
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 (46%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elem School (509 students): Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 19.6:1).
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is a single-school charter district, so Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr compares
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 499 Top 31% in Illinois - larger than 69% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170143506608
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 27.1%
African American 12.8%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Similar elementary schools in Elgin
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Channing Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
491 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ronald D O Neal
Standard public school
445 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Otter Creek Elem School
Standard public school
437 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
How many students attend Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
The largest demographic group at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr rank among elementary schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Elgin on the city page.
Is Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr a good school?
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
None; Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is a single-school charter district, and Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is its only campus.
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