- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Round Lake, IL
Park West School
Federal NCES profile for Park West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171752005955
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park West School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Round Lake · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 321
- students enrolled
Park West School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park West School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake, IL.
School address
District: Grayslake Ccsd 46 · Illinois
NCES ID 171752005955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Park West School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 171752005955 · Round Lake, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Frederick School (667 students)
Park West School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Park West School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frederick Scho
Frederick School
667 students
- Grayslake Midd
Grayslake Middle School
641 students
- Woodview Schoo
Woodview School
450 students
- Prairieview Sc
Prairieview School
400 students
- Avon Center El
Avon Center Elem School
361 students
- This school
Park West School
321 students
What this shows Park West School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park West School compares
Park West School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,861
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 12.8%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Park West School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Grayslake Ccsd 46 reports $17,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park West School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayslake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodview School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Center Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Round Lake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park West School
How many students attend Park West School?
Park West School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Round Lake, IL. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park West School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park West School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park West School?
The largest demographic group at Park West School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Round Lake, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park West School?
Park West School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park West School rank among elementary schools in Round Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Park West School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake, 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 Round Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Grayslake Ccsd 46?
Besides Park West School, Grayslake Ccsd 46 also operates Frederick School (667 students), Grayslake Middle School (641 students), and Woodview School (450 students). See the Grayslake Ccsd 46 district page for the complete list.