Enrollment
348
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palatine, IL
Stuart R Paddock School
Federal NCES profile for Stuart R Paddock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003152
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart R Paddock School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 348
- students enrolled
Stuart R Paddock School has class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart R Paddock School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stuart R Paddock School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stuart R Paddock School
Stuart R Paddock School is a mid-sized elementary school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Palatine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Virginia Lake Elem School (717 students): Stuart R Paddock School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 students) alongside Stuart R Paddock 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 Stuart R Paddock School compares
Stuart R Paddock 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$18,762
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: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 348 Top 54% in Illinois - larger than 46% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173042003152
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 17.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Stuart R Paddock School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Stuart R Paddock School.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 Stuart R Paddock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart R Paddock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Palatine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Virginia Lake Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
639 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Marion Jordan Elem School
Standard public school
503 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Stuart R Paddock School
How many students attend Stuart R Paddock School?
Stuart R Paddock School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart R Paddock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart R Paddock School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart R Paddock School?
The largest demographic group at Stuart R Paddock School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart R Paddock School?
Stuart R Paddock School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Stuart R Paddock School rank among elementary schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart R Paddock School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
Is Stuart R Paddock School a good school?
Stuart R Paddock School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Stuart R Paddock School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.