Enrollment
737
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schaumburg, IL
Robert Frost Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173474003653
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost Jhs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 737
- students enrolled
Robert Frost Jhs has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Jhs ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Frost Jhs compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Frost Jhs
Robert Frost Jhs is a large middle school in Schaumburg, Illinois, enrolling 737 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 737 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 White (45%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 737 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Schaumburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Helen Keller Jhs (617 students): Robert Frost Jhs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students) alongside Robert Frost Jhs.
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 Jhs compares
Robert Frost Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,058
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 737 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 737 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -11% 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.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Robert Frost Jhs is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
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.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Robert Frost Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adolph Link Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Frost Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Schaumburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Jhs is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost Jhs?
Robert Frost Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Jhs rank among public schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Jhs ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg on the city page.
Is Robert Frost Jhs a good school?
Robert Frost Jhs earns 45/100 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Robert Frost Jhs, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students), and Jane Addams Jhs (695 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.