Enrollment
617
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Round Lake Beach, IL
Raymond Ellis Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Ellis Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173499003666
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond Ellis Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Round Lake Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 617
- students enrolled
Raymond Ellis Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Ellis Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake Beach, IL.
School address
District: Round Lake Cusd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173499003666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond Ellis Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond Ellis Elem School
Raymond Ellis Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, enrolling 617 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Round Lake Cusd 116 spends $21,405 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Round Lake Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Round Lake Beach Elem School (491 students): Raymond Ellis Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Round Lake Cusd 116 also operates Round Lake Senior High School (2,194 students) and Round Lake Middle School (783 students) alongside Raymond Ellis 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 Raymond Ellis Elem School compares
Raymond Ellis 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 32% in Illinois - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 617 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173499003666
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
White 7.8%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Raymond Ellis Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.5%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Lake Cusd 116, which includes Raymond Ellis Elem School.
$21,405
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 62.8%
Federal 14.9%
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 Raymond Ellis Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Round Lake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Lake Beach Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Ellis Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Round Lake Beach
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Raymond Ellis Elem School
How many students attend Raymond Ellis Elem School?
Raymond Ellis Elem School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Round Lake Beach, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Ellis Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Ellis Elem School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Raymond Ellis Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Ellis Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Round Lake Beach, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Ellis Elem School?
Raymond Ellis Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Raymond Ellis Elem School rank among elementary schools in Round Lake Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Ellis Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake Beach, 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 Beach on the city page.
Is Raymond Ellis Elem School a good school?
Raymond Ellis Elem School earns 36/100 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 Round Lake Cusd 116?
Besides Raymond Ellis Elem School, Round Lake Cusd 116 also operates Round Lake Senior High School (2,194 students), Round Lake Middle School (783 students), and Magee Middle School (642 students). See the Round Lake Cusd 116 district page for the complete list.