- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171047005498
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Carol Stream · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 420
- students enrolled
Heritage Lakes Elem School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171047005498 · Carol Stream, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Jay Stream Middle School (572 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Heritage Lakes Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jay Stream Mid
Jay Stream Middle School
572 students
- Stratford Midd
Stratford Middle School
520 students
- Cloverdale El
Cloverdale Elem School
466 students
- This school
Heritage Lakes Elem School
420 students
- Carol Stream E
Carol Stream Elem School
396 students
- Western Trails
Western Trails Elem School
320 students
What this shows Heritage Lakes Elem School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 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
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$25,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Heritage Lakes Elem School.
$25,661
Per student
+41%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 23.1:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Carol Stream Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Western Trails Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Standard public school
185 students 7.7:1 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 (~420 students)
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 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 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 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.
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.
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