- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170855000490
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake in the Hills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 502
- students enrolled
Lake in the Hills Elem School has class sizes larger than 71% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170855000490 · Lake in the Hills, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lake in the Hills. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lake in the Hills 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 502
Lake in the Hills Elem School
502 students
What this shows Lake in the Hills Elem School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% 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
$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
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Lake in the Hills Elem School.
$17,080
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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 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 | Higher 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
- 2,056
- 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 Lake in the Hills
2 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% 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 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 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.
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.
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