Enrollment
789
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schaumburg, IL
Michael Collins Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Michael Collins Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003650
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael Collins Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 789
- students enrolled
Michael Collins Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Collins Elem School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael Collins Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael Collins Elem School
Michael Collins Elem School is a large elementary school in Schaumburg, Illinois, enrolling 789 students.
At 13.8:1, 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 789 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% 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 (51%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Schaumburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jane Addams Jhs (695 students): Michael Collins Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.7:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students) alongside Michael Collins 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 Michael Collins Elem School compares
Michael Collins 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$19,058
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 789 Top 11% in Illinois - larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173474003650
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Michael Collins 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 10.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Michael Collins Elem School.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 Michael Collins Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Frost Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adolph Link Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael Collins Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Schaumburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jane Addams Jhs
Standard public school
695 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hoover Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
640 students 13:1 students per teacher
Winston Churchill Elem School
Standard public school
572 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Campanelli Elem School
Standard public school
555 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
Standard public school
527 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Michael Collins Elem School
How many students attend Michael Collins Elem School?
Michael Collins Elem School has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael Collins Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael Collins Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Michael Collins Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Michael Collins Elem School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael Collins Elem School?
Michael Collins Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Michael Collins Elem School rank among elementary schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Collins Elem School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg on the city page.
Is Michael Collins Elem School a good school?
Michael Collins Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Michael Collins Elem School, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students), and Jane Addams Jhs (695 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.