- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elgin, IL
Ronald D O Neal
Federal NCES profile for Ronald D O Neal, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001700
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald D O Neal earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 445
- students enrolled
Ronald D O Neal has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald D O Neal ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ronald D O Neal held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 171371001700 · Elgin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Ronald D O Neal held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ronald D O Neal in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 445
Ronald D O Neal
445 students
What this shows Ronald D O Neal reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald D O Neal compares
Ronald D O Neal held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White 6.1%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Ronald D O Neal is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald D O Neal Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald D O Neal's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Elgin
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Standard public school
499 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Channing Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Otter Creek Elem School
Standard public school
437 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald D O Neal
How many students attend Ronald D O Neal?
Ronald D O Neal has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald D O Neal?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald D O Neal is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald D O Neal?
The largest demographic group at Ronald D O Neal is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald D O Neal?
Ronald D O Neal has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ronald D O Neal rank among elementary schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald D O Neal ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Ronald D O Neal, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.