- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173499003666
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Round Lake Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- 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 #2 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173499003666 · Round Lake Beach, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Lake Senior High School (2,194 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake Beach. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Raymond Ellis Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Lake Sen
Round Lake Senior High School
2,194 students
- Round Lake Mid 783
Round Lake Middle School
783 students
- Magee Middle S 642
Magee Middle School
642 students
- This school 617
Raymond Ellis Elem School
617 students
- Indian Hill El 529
Indian Hill Elem School
529 students
- Round Lake Bea 491
Round Lake Beach Elem School
491 students
What this shows Raymond Ellis Elem School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 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
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$22,324
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Lake Cusd 116, which includes Raymond Ellis Elem School.
$22,324
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 62.8%
Federal 14.9%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Lake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Round Lake Beach
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 (~617 students)
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 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 34/100 (typical 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 Raymond Ellis Elem School rank among elementary schools in Round Lake Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Ellis Elem School ranks #2 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.
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.
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