- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carpentersville, IL
Golfview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Golfview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170855000483
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golfview Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Carpentersville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 401
- students enrolled
Golfview Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golfview Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Carpentersville, IL.
School address
NCES ID 170855000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Golfview Elem School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 170855000483 · Carpentersville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Golfview Elem School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Golfview Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee-Crown H
Dundee-Crown High School
2,573 students
- Harry D Jacobs
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,056 students
- Hampshire High
Hampshire High School
2,046 students
- Westfield Comm
Westfield Community School
1,287 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
1,144 students
- This school 401
Golfview Elem School
401 students
What this shows Golfview Elem School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golfview Elem School compares
Golfview Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$17,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Golfview Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 300 reports $17,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golfview Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golfview Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Carpentersville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golfview Elem School
How many students attend Golfview Elem School?
Golfview Elem School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carpentersville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golfview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golfview Elem School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Golfview Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Golfview Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in Carpentersville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golfview Elem School?
Golfview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Golfview Elem School rank among elementary schools in Carpentersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Golfview Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Carpentersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 300?
Besides Golfview Elem School, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Hampshire High School (2,046 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.