- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palatine, IL
Lake Louise Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Louise Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173042003149
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Louise Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 608
- students enrolled
Lake Louise 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 Louise Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Lake Louise Elem School shrank from 1,032 students in 2022-23 to 952 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 173042003149 · Palatine, IL Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Lake Louise Elem School shrank from 1,032 students in 2022-23 to 952 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lake Louise Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school
Lake Louise Elem School
608 students
What this shows Lake Louise Elem School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Louise Elem School compares
Lake Louise Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 608 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
51.3%
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
$19,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
White 21.5%
Asian 6.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Lake Louise Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Palatine Ccsd 15 reports $19,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Louise Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Louise Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Palatine
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Standard public school
661 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Winston Campus Elementary
Standard public school
2 students
Nationwide other 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Louise Elem School
How many students attend Lake Louise Elem School?
Lake Louise Elem School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palatine, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,032 (2022-23) → 952 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Louise Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Louise 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 Louise Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Louise Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Louise Elem School?
Lake Louise Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Louise Elem School rank among schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Louise Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Palatine, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Lake Louise Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.