Enrollment
737
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 173474003653
Robert Frost Jhs — Schaumburg, IL
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 45/100.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Frost Jhs compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Robert Frost Jhs reports 737 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 737 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Schaumburg Ccsd 54 spends $19,829 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.5% from the state, and 5.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of D (45/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert Frost Jhs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 737 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 737
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173474003653
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Asian 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 737:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Robert Frost Jhs.
$19,829
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Jhs
How many students attend Robert Frost Jhs?
Robert Frost Jhs has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Jhs is 12.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Frost Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Jhs is White at 44.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the quality grade for Robert Frost Jhs?
Robert Frost Jhs receives a Resource Quality Grade of D (45/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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