Enrollment
495
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172190002464
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hawthorn Woods · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 495
- students enrolled
Seth Paine Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seth Paine Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seth Paine Elem School
Seth Paine Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 495 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% 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 (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hawthorn Woods's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spencer Loomis Elementary School (516 students): Seth Paine Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.3:1).
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 also operates Lake Zurich High School (1,839 students) and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus (697 students) alongside Seth Paine 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 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 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
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% 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
$19,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 495 Top 31% in Illinois - larger than 69% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172190002464
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Zurich Cusd 95, which includes Seth Paine Elem School.
$19,905
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 23.9%
Federal 3.6%
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 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 | Similar 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 | Higher 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
- 1,839
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Hawthorn Woods
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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 64/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Hawthorn Woods on the city page.
Is Seth Paine Elem School a good school?
Seth Paine Elem School earns 64/100 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 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.