Enrollment
185
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carol Stream, IL
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roy De Shane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171047001268
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy De Shane Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Carol Stream · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 185
- students enrolled
Roy De Shane Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy De Shane Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171047001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roy De Shane Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roy De Shane Elementary School
Roy De Shane Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carol Stream, Illinois, enrolling 185 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Roy De Shane Elementary School is leaner than roughly 97% of Illinois schools and 43% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ccsd 93 spends $24,882 per pupil, 46% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Carol Stream's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spring Trail Elementary School (486 students): Roy De Shane Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8:1 vs 20.5:1).
Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students) and Stratford Middle School (520 students) alongside Roy De Shane Elementary 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 Roy De Shane Elementary School compares
Roy De Shane Elementary 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$24,882
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
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 185 Top 84% in Illinois - larger than 16% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171047001268
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Asian 22.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Roy De Shane Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Roy De Shane Elementary School.
$24,882
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Roy De Shane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stream Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Lakes Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy De Shane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Carol Stream
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Standard public school
420 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Carol Stream Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Trails Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Roy De Shane Elementary School
How many students attend Roy De Shane Elementary School?
Roy De Shane Elementary School has 185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carol Stream, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy De Shane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy De Shane Elementary School is 8:1, which is 43% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy De Shane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roy De Shane Elementary School is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Carol Stream, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy De Shane Elementary School?
Roy De Shane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Roy De Shane Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carol Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy De Shane Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream on the city page.
Is Roy De Shane Elementary School a good school?
Roy De Shane Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more 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 Ccsd 93?
Besides Roy De Shane Elementary School, Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students), Stratford Middle School (520 students), and Cloverdale Elem School (466 students). See the Ccsd 93 district page for the complete list.