Enrollment
783
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 173499003665
Round Lake Middle School — Round Lake Heights, IL
Federal NCES profile for Round Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 36/100.
School address
District: Round Lake Cusd 116 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Round Lake Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Round Lake Middle School reports 783 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 73.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 261 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Round Lake Cusd 116 spends $23,813 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.3% from local sources (property taxes), 62.8% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (36/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Round Lake Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 783 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 783
Teachers (FTE) 73.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173499003665
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
White 11.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 261:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.3%
In-school suspensions 140
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Lake Cusd 116, which includes Round Lake Middle School.
$23,813
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Round Lake Middle School
How many students attend Round Lake Middle School?
Round Lake Middle School has 783 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Round Lake Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Lake Middle School is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Round Lake Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Round Lake Heights, IL.
What is the quality grade for Round Lake Middle School?
Round Lake Middle School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (36/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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