- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003650
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 61/100 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
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173474003650 · Schaumburg, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert Frost Jhs (737 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Michael Collins Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Adolph Link El
Adolph Link Elem School
652 students
What this shows Michael Collins Elem School reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 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
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% 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
$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
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Michael Collins Elem School.
$20,497
Per student
+13%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Schaumburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jane Addams Jhs
Standard public school
695 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
640 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Winston Churchill Elem School
Standard public school
572 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Campanelli Elem School
Standard public school
555 students 15:1 students per teacher
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
Standard public school
527 students 14.2:1 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 (~789 students)
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 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 61/100 (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 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.
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.
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