Enrollment
607
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roselle, IL
Frederick Nerge Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Nerge Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003641
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Nerge Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Roselle · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 607
- students enrolled
Frederick Nerge Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Nerge Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Roselle, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick Nerge Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick Nerge Elem School
Frederick Nerge Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Roselle, Illinois, enrolling 607 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Roselle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Waterbury Elem School (415 students): Frederick Nerge Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 11.9:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) alongside Frederick Nerge Elem 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 Frederick Nerge Elem School compares
Frederick Nerge 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,058
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Asian 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Frederick Nerge 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Frederick Nerge Elem School.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 Frederick Nerge Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Nerge Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Roselle
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frederick Nerge Elem School
How many students attend Frederick Nerge Elem School?
Frederick Nerge Elem School has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roselle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Nerge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Nerge Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Frederick Nerge Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Nerge Elem School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Roselle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Nerge Elem School?
Frederick Nerge Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Frederick Nerge Elem School rank among public schools in Roselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Nerge Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Roselle, 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 Roselle on the city page.
Is Frederick Nerge Elem School a good school?
Frederick Nerge Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Frederick Nerge Elem School, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.
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