- Enrollment
- 1,839
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Zurich, IL
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sarah Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172190004411
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah Adams Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lake Zurich · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 429
- students enrolled
Sarah Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Adams Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Zurich, IL.
School address
District: Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 172190004411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Sarah Adams Elementary School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 172190004411 · Lake Zurich, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 13:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Zurich High School (1,839 students)
Sarah Adams Elementary School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sarah Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Zurich Hi
Lake Zurich High School
1,839 students
- Lake Zurich Mi 697
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
697 students
- May Whitney El 677
May Whitney Elem School
677 students
- Lake Zurich Mi 599
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
599 students
- Isaac Fox Elem 520
Isaac Fox Elementary School
520 students
- This school 429
Sarah Adams Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Sarah Adams Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarah Adams Elementary School compares
Sarah Adams Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,006
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 7.0%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Sarah Adams Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Zurich Cusd 95 reports $20,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sarah Adams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Whitney Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac Fox Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah Adams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Zurich
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Sarah Adams Elementary School?
Sarah Adams Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Zurich, IL. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Adams Elementary School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Sarah Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sarah Adams Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Lake Zurich, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah Adams Elementary School?
Sarah Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Sarah Adams Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Zurich?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Adams Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Zurich, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Zurich on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Besides Sarah Adams Elementary School, Lake Zurich Cusd 95 also operates Lake Zurich High School (1,839 students), Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus (697 students), and May Whitney Elem School (677 students). See the Lake Zurich Cusd 95 district page for the complete list.