Enrollment
321
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park West School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park West School
Park West School is a mid-sized elementary school in Round Lake, Illinois, enrolling 321 students.
At 14:1, 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.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Round Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Village Elementary School (433 students): Park West School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.9:1).
Grayslake Ccsd 46 also operates Frederick School (667 students) and Grayslake Middle School (641 students) alongside Park West 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 Park West School compares
Park West 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grayslake Ccsd 46, which includes Park West School.
$17,079
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Park West School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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