- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoffman Estates, IL
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Frank C Whiteley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042005441
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank C Whiteley Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Hoffman Estates · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 663
- students enrolled
Frank C Whiteley Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank C Whiteley Elem School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042005441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042005441 · Hoffman Estates, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Frank C Whiteley Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
663 students
What this shows Frank C Whiteley Elem School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank C Whiteley Elem School compares
Frank C Whiteley 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Frank C Whiteley Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Frank C Whiteley Elem School.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 Frank C Whiteley Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank C Whiteley Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Hoffman Estates
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeview Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
John Muir Literacy Academy
Standard public school
498 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elem School
Standard public school
469 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Standard public school
435 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Prairie School
Standard public school
348 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank C Whiteley Elem School
How many students attend Frank C Whiteley Elem School?
Frank C Whiteley Elem School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoffman Estates, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank C Whiteley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank C Whiteley Elem School is 18.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank C Whiteley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Frank C Whiteley Elem School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank C Whiteley Elem School?
Frank C Whiteley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Frank C Whiteley Elem School rank among elementary schools in Hoffman Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank C Whiteley Elem School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Frank C Whiteley Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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