Enrollment
445
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
- 14.6:1
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ronald D O Neal compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ronald D O Neal
Ronald D O Neal is a mid-sized elementary school in Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elem School (509 students): Ronald D O Neal is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 19.6:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Ronald D O Neal.
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 Ronald D O Neal compares
Ronald D O Neal on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 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
14.6:1
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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Illinois - lower ratio than 35% 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
$17,947
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 445 Top 38% in Illinois - larger than 62% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001700
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.9%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Ronald D O Neal.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
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 Ronald D O Neal Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- 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 19.6:1 students per teacher
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Standard public school
499 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Channing Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
491 students 12:1 students per teacher
Otter Creek Elem School
Standard public school
437 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald D O Neal?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald D O Neal is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ronald D O Neal a good school?
Ronald D O Neal earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.