Enrollment
329
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgeview, IL
Robina Lyle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robina Lyle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170717000372
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robina Lyle Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bridgeview · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 329
- students enrolled
Robina Lyle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robina Lyle Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bridgeview, IL.
School address
District: Indian Springs Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 170717000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robina Lyle Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robina Lyle Elementary School
Robina Lyle Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bridgeview, Illinois, enrolling 329 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Robina Lyle Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bridgeview's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeview Elem School (436 students): Robina Lyle Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students) and Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students) alongside Robina Lyle Elementary 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 Robina Lyle Elementary School compares
Robina Lyle Elementary 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$18,098
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
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.
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
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Robina Lyle Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Springs Sd 109, which includes Robina Lyle Elementary School.
$18,098
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 Robina Lyle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank a Brodnicki Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geo T Wilkins Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeview Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George T Wilkins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladness V Player Ecc | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robina Lyle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Bridgeview
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robina Lyle Elementary School
How many students attend Robina Lyle Elementary School?
Robina Lyle Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgeview, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robina Lyle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robina Lyle Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Robina Lyle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robina Lyle Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Bridgeview, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robina Lyle Elementary School?
Robina Lyle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robina Lyle Elementary School rank among public schools in Bridgeview?
By Resource Investment Index, Robina Lyle Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bridgeview, 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 Bridgeview on the city page.
Is Robina Lyle Elementary School a good school?
Robina Lyle Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. 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 Indian Springs Sd 109?
Besides Robina Lyle Elementary School, Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students), Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students), and Bridgeview Elem School (436 students). See the Indian Springs Sd 109 district page for the complete list.
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