- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wauconda, IL
Robert Crown School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Crown School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174119005208
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Crown School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wauconda · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 776
- students enrolled
Robert Crown School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Crown School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, IL.
School address
District: Wauconda Cusd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 174119005208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174119005208 · Wauconda, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wauconda High School (1,452 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Wauconda. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Robert Crown School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wauconda High
Wauconda High School
1,452 students
- This school
Robert Crown School
776 students
- Cotton Creek S 580
Cotton Creek School
580 students
- Wauconda Middl 506
Wauconda Middle School
506 students
- Matthews Middl 451
Matthews Middle School
451 students
- Wauconda Grade 421
Wauconda Grade School
421 students
What this shows Robert Crown School reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Crown School compares
Robert Crown 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,309
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Robert Crown School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauconda Cusd 118, which includes Robert Crown School.
$19,309
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 35.0%
Federal 6.2%
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 Robert Crown School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cotton Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wauconda Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matthews Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wauconda Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Crown School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Crown School
How many students attend Robert Crown School?
Robert Crown School has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wauconda, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Crown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Crown School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Crown School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Crown School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Wauconda, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Crown School?
Robert Crown School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Robert Crown School rank among public schools in Wauconda?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Crown School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda Cusd 118?
Besides Robert Crown School, Wauconda Cusd 118 also operates Wauconda High School (1,452 students), Cotton Creek School (580 students), and Wauconda Middle School (506 students). See the Wauconda Cusd 118 district page for the complete list.
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