Enrollment
502
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake in the Hills, IL
Lake in the Hills Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lake in the Hills Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170855000490
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake in the Hills Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake in the Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 502
- students enrolled
Lake in the Hills Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake in the Hills Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lake in the Hills, IL.
School address
NCES ID 170855000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake in the Hills Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake in the Hills Elem School
Lake in the Hills Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lake in the Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Martin Elementary School (776 students): Lake in the Hills Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.5:1).
Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students) and Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students) alongside Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills Elem School compares
Lake in the Hills 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 502 Top 30% in Illinois - larger than 70% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170855000490
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Lake in the Hills Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.1%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Lake in the Hills Elem School.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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 Lake in the Hills Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake in the Hills Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake in the Hills
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake in the Hills Elem School
How many students attend Lake in the Hills Elem School?
Lake in the Hills Elem School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake in the Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake in the Hills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake in the Hills Elem School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake in the Hills Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lake in the Hills Elem School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Lake in the Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake in the Hills Elem School?
Lake in the Hills Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Lake in the Hills Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lake in the Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake in the Hills Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills on the city page.
Is Lake in the Hills Elem School a good school?
Lake in the Hills Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Cusd 300?
Besides Lake in the Hills 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.