Enrollment
417
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174107000187
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 417
- students enrolled
Rogers Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Waterloo, IL.
School address
District: Waterloo Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174107000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rogers Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rogers Elem School
Rogers Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Waterloo, Illinois, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 417 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 predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Waterloo Cusd 5 spends $12,458 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Waterloo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gardner Elementary School (374 students): Rogers Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16:1).
Waterloo Cusd 5 also operates Waterloo High School (876 students) and Waterloo Junior High School (613 students) alongside Rogers Elem 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 Rogers Elem School compares
Rogers Elem 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 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
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 417 Top 43% in Illinois - larger than 57% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174107000187
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterloo Cusd 5, which includes Rogers Elem School.
$12,458
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 30.8%
Federal 7.5%
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 Rogers Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W J Zahnow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterloo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elem School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower 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 49/100 (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 Rogers Elem School rank among public schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Elem School ranks #1 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.
Is Rogers Elem School a good school?
Rogers Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less 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 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.
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