Enrollment
532
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · 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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174221004232
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Mount Prospect · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 532
- students enrolled
Robert Frost Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elem School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Mount Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Wheeling Ccsd 21 · Illinois
NCES ID 174221004232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Frost Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Frost Elem School
Robert Frost Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Prospect, Illinois, enrolling 532 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.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wheeling Ccsd 21 spends $23,863 per pupil, 40% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mount Prospect's public schools, it stands alongside Euclid Elem School (344 students): Robert Frost Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 9.6:1).
Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students) and Jack London Middle School (628 students) alongside Robert Frost 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 Robert Frost Elem School compares
Robert Frost 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 26% | - | - |
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.
532
Bigger than 66% 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
28.8%
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
$23,863
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 22.0%
Asian 21.4%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Robert Frost Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeling Ccsd 21, which includes Robert Frost Elem School.
$23,863
Per student
+40%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 26.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 Robert Frost Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack London Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer 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
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Mount Prospect
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Elem School
How many students attend Robert Frost Elem School?
Robert Frost Elem School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Prospect, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elem 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 Robert Frost Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Mount Prospect, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost Elem School?
Robert Frost Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Robert Frost Elem School rank among public schools in Mount Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elem School ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Mount Prospect on the city page.
Is Robert Frost Elem School a good school?
Robert Frost Elem School earns 51/100 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 Wheeling Ccsd 21?
Besides Robert Frost Elem School, Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students), Jack London Middle School (628 students), and Oliver W Holmes Middle School (615 students). See the Wheeling Ccsd 21 district page for the complete list.
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