Enrollment
491
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Round Lake Beach, IL
Round Lake Beach Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Round Lake Beach Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173499003667
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Lake Beach Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Round Lake Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 491
- students enrolled
Round Lake Beach Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Round Lake Beach Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake Beach, IL.
School address
District: Round Lake Cusd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173499003667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Round Lake Beach Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Round Lake Beach Elem School
Round Lake Beach Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, enrolling 491 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Round Lake Cusd 116 spends $21,405 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Round Lake Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Raymond Ellis Elem School (617 students): Round Lake Beach Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 12.4:1).
Round Lake Cusd 116 also operates Round Lake Senior High School (2,194 students) and Round Lake Middle School (783 students) alongside Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach Elem School compares
Round Lake Beach 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$21,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 491 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173499003667
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
White 9.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Round Lake Beach Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.8%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Lake Cusd 116, which includes Round Lake Beach Elem School.
$21,405
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 62.8%
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 Round Lake Beach Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Lake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond Ellis Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Round Lake Beach Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Round Lake Beach
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Round Lake Beach Elem School
How many students attend Round Lake Beach Elem School?
Round Lake Beach Elem School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Round Lake Beach, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Lake Beach Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Lake Beach Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Lake Beach Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Round Lake Beach Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Round Lake Beach, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Lake Beach Elem School?
Round Lake Beach Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Round Lake Beach Elem School rank among elementary schools in Round Lake Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Round Lake Beach Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach on the city page.
Is Round Lake Beach Elem School a good school?
Round Lake Beach Elem School earns 32/100 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 Round Lake Cusd 116?
Besides Round Lake Beach Elem School, Round Lake Cusd 116 also operates Round Lake Senior High School (2,194 students), Round Lake Middle School (783 students), and Magee Middle School (642 students). See the Round Lake Cusd 116 district page for the complete list.