- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincolnshire, IL
Laura B Sprague School
Federal NCES profile for Laura B Sprague School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172309002547
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura B Sprague School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lincolnshire · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 525
- students enrolled
Laura B Sprague School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B Sprague School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lincolnshire, IL.
School address
District: Lincolnshire-Prairieview Sd 103 · Illinois
NCES ID 172309002547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Laura B Sprague School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 172309002547 · Lincolnshire, IL Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Wright Jr High School (720 students)
Laura B Sprague School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Laura B Sprague School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Wright
Daniel Wright Jr High School
720 students
- Half Day Schoo
Half Day School
633 students
- This school
Laura B Sprague School
525 students
What this shows Laura B Sprague School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura B Sprague School compares
Laura B Sprague School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,806
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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Asian 44.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Laura B Sprague School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lincolnshire-Prairieview Sd 103 reports $22,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura B Sprague School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Wright Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Half Day School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura B Sprague School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura B Sprague School
How many students attend Laura B Sprague School?
Laura B Sprague School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincolnshire, IL. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura B Sprague School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura B Sprague School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Laura B Sprague School?
The largest demographic group at Laura B Sprague School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Lincolnshire, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura B Sprague School?
Laura B Sprague School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Laura B Sprague School rank among public schools in Lincolnshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B Sprague School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lincolnshire, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lincolnshire-Prairieview Sd 103?
Besides Laura B Sprague School, Lincolnshire-Prairieview Sd 103 also operates Daniel Wright Jr High School (720 students) and Half Day School (633 students). See the Lincolnshire-Prairieview Sd 103 district page for the complete list.