Enrollment
677
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Zurich, IL
May Whitney Elem School
Federal NCES profile for May Whitney Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172190002462
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Whitney Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lake Zurich · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 677
- students enrolled
May Whitney Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May Whitney Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Zurich, IL.
School address
District: Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 172190002462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How May Whitney Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at May Whitney Elem School
May Whitney Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Lake Zurich, Illinois, enrolling 677 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 also operates Lake Zurich High School (1,839 students) and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus (697 students) alongside May Whitney 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 May Whitney Elem School compares
May Whitney 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 677 Top 15% in Illinois - larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172190002462
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, May Whitney Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Zurich Cusd 95, which includes May Whitney Elem School.
$19,905
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 23.9%
Federal 3.6%
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 May Whitney Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac Fox Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Loomis Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Whitney Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,839
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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Frequently asked questions about May Whitney Elem School
How many students attend May Whitney Elem School?
May Whitney Elem School has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Zurich, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Whitney Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Whitney Elem School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 May Whitney Elem School?
The largest demographic group at May Whitney Elem School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Lake Zurich, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Whitney Elem School?
May Whitney Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 May Whitney Elem School rank among public schools in Lake Zurich?
By Resource Investment Index, May Whitney Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Zurich, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Zurich on the city page.
Is May Whitney Elem School a good school?
May Whitney Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Besides May Whitney Elem School, Lake Zurich Cusd 95 also operates Lake Zurich High School (1,839 students), Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus (697 students), and Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus (599 students). See the Lake Zurich Cusd 95 district page for the complete list.