- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Prospect, IL
Robert Frost Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171377001717
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Mount Prospect · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 359
- students enrolled
Robert Frost Elem School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
NCES ID 171377001717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Robert Frost Elem School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 171377001717 · Mount Prospect, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove Jr High School (741 students)
Robert Frost Elem School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Robert Frost Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove Jr High
Grove Jr High School
741 students
- Friendship Jr
Friendship Jr High School
633 students
- Holmes Jr High
Holmes Jr High School
459 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elem School
410 students
- Clearmont Elem
Clearmont Elem School
408 students
- This school
Robert Frost Elem School
359 students
What this shows Robert Frost Elem School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Frost Elem School compares
Robert Frost Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$24,948
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
White 28.4%
Asian 8.9%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Robert Frost Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comm Cons Sd 59 reports $24,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Frost Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearmont Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Frost Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Prospect
3 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Elem School
How many students attend Robert Frost Elem School?
Robert Frost Elem School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Prospect, IL. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elem School is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Robert Frost Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Mount Prospect, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost Elem School?
Robert Frost Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Frost Elem School rank among elementary schools in Mount Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect on the city page.
What other schools are in Comm Cons Sd 59?
Besides Robert Frost Elem School, Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students), Friendship Jr High School (633 students), and Holmes Jr High School (459 students). See the Comm Cons Sd 59 district page for the complete list.