Enrollment
516
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorn Woods, IL
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Loomis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172190005713
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer Loomis Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hawthorn Woods · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 516
- students enrolled
Spencer Loomis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Loomis Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
School address
District: Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 172190005713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer Loomis Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Spencer Loomis Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hawthorn Woods's elementary schools, it stands alongside Seth Paine Elem School (495 students): Spencer Loomis Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 also operates Lake Zurich High School (1,839 students) and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus (697 students) alongside Spencer Loomis 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School compares
Spencer Loomis 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 516 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172190005713
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Asian 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Spencer Loomis Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Zurich Cusd 95, which includes Spencer Loomis Elementary 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer Loomis Elementary School
How many students attend Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
Spencer Loomis Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Loomis Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Loomis Elementary School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
Spencer Loomis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School rank among public schools in Hawthorn Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Loomis Elementary School ranks #2 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School a good school?
Spencer Loomis Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Besides Spencer Loomis 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.