Enrollment
420
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carol Stream, IL
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Lakes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171047005498
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Lakes Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Carol Stream · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 420
- students enrolled
Heritage Lakes Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Lakes Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171047005498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Lakes Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Lakes Elem School
Heritage Lakes Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carol Stream, Illinois, enrolling 420 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ccsd 93 spends $24,882 per pupil, 46% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Carol Stream's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spring Trail Elementary School (486 students): Heritage Lakes Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 20.5:1).
Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students) and Stratford Middle School (520 students) alongside Heritage Lakes 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 Heritage Lakes Elem School compares
Heritage Lakes 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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.
Funding equity
$24,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 420 Top 42% in Illinois - larger than 58% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171047005498
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Asian 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Heritage Lakes Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Heritage Lakes Elem School.
$24,882
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Heritage Lakes Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stream Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratford Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Trails Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Lakes Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Carol Stream
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Carol Stream Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Trails Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Standard public school
185 students 8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Lakes Elem School
How many students attend Heritage Lakes Elem School?
Heritage Lakes Elem School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carol Stream, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Lakes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Lakes Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Heritage Lakes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Lakes Elem School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Carol Stream, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Lakes Elem School?
Heritage Lakes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Heritage Lakes Elem School rank among elementary schools in Carol Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Lakes Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream on the city page.
Is Heritage Lakes Elem School a good school?
Heritage Lakes Elem School earns 64/100 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 Ccsd 93?
Besides Heritage Lakes Elem School, Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students), Stratford Middle School (520 students), and Cloverdale Elem School (466 students). See the Ccsd 93 district page for the complete list.