- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoffman Estates, IL
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003649
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Hoffman Estates · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 435
- students enrolled
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 173474003649 · Hoffman Estates, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- This school
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
435 students
What this shows Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad compares
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$20,497
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 22.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schaumburg Ccsd 54 reports $20,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hoffman Estates
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
Standard public school
663 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
John Muir Literacy Academy
Standard public school
498 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elem School
Standard public school
469 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Prairie School
Standard public school
348 students 11.6:1 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
How many students attend Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad?
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoffman Estates, IL. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad?
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad rank among elementary schools in Hoffman Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates on the city page.
What other schools are in Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.