- Enrollment
- 1,839
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorn Woods, IL
Seth Paine Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Seth Paine Elem 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 172190002464
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seth Paine Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hawthorn Woods · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 495
- students enrolled
Seth Paine Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seth Paine Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
School address
District: Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 172190002464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172190002464 · Hawthorn Woods, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Zurich High School (1,839 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Hawthorn Woods. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Seth Paine Elem 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 495
Seth Paine Elem School
495 students
What this shows Seth Paine Elem School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seth Paine Elem School compares
Seth Paine 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Seth Paine Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Zurich Cusd 95, which includes Seth Paine Elem School.
$20,006
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 23.9%
Federal 3.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Seth Paine Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| May Whitney Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac Fox Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seth Paine Elem 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 Hawthorn Woods
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seth Paine Elem School
How many students attend Seth Paine Elem School?
Seth Paine Elem School has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seth Paine Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seth Paine Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seth Paine Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Seth Paine Elem School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seth Paine Elem School?
Seth Paine Elem 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 Seth Paine Elem School rank among public schools in Hawthorn Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Seth Paine Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hawthorn Woods, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Besides Seth Paine Elem 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.
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