- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003152
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 348
- students enrolled
Stuart R Paddock School has class sizes smaller than 95% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042003152 · Palatine, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 8.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Stuart R Paddock School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school 348
Stuart R Paddock School
348 students
What this shows Stuart R Paddock School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 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
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Illinois - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$19,671
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
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Stuart R Paddock School.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
639 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Marion Jordan Elem School
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~348 students)
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 8.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 43% 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 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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.
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