- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Robert Frost Elem School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 174221004232 · Mount Prospect, IL Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 14:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper Middle School (732 students)
Robert Frost Elem School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.4 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
- Cooper Middle
Cooper Middle School
732 students
- Jack London Mi
Jack London Middle School
628 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
615 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem School
613 students
- Joyce Kilmer E
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
590 students
- This school
Robert Frost Elem School
532 students
What this shows Robert Frost Elem School reports 532 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,330
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
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.
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
District finance for Wheeling Ccsd 21 reports $23,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~532 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.