- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterloo, IL
Rogers Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174107000187
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 417
- students enrolled
Rogers Elem School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waterloo, IL.
School address
District: Waterloo Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174107000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Rogers Elem School grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+17.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 174107000187 · Waterloo, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterloo High School (876 students)
Rogers Elem School grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+17.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rogers Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterloo High
Waterloo High School
876 students
- Waterloo Junio
Waterloo Junior High School
613 students
- W J Zahnow Ele
W J Zahnow Elem School
487 students
- This school
Rogers Elem School
417 students
- Gardner Elemen
Gardner Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Rogers Elem School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rogers Elem School compares
Rogers Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Rogers Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Waterloo Cusd 5 reports $12,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rogers Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| W J Zahnow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardner Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterloo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rogers Elem School
How many students attend Rogers Elem School?
Rogers Elem School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterloo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elem School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Elem School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Waterloo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Elem School?
Rogers Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rogers Elem School rank among public schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterloo Cusd 5?
Besides Rogers Elem School, Waterloo Cusd 5 also operates Waterloo High School (876 students), Waterloo Junior High School (613 students), and W J Zahnow Elem School (487 students). See the Waterloo Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.