- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hinsdale, IL
The Lane Elem School
Federal NCES profile for The Lane Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171929002220
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Lane Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hinsdale · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 345
- students enrolled
The Lane Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Lane Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hinsdale, IL.
School address
District: Hinsdale Ccsd 181 · Illinois
NCES ID 171929002220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
The Lane Elem School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 171929002220 · Hinsdale, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinsdale Middle School (755 students)
The Lane Elem School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
The Lane Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinsdale Middl
Hinsdale Middle School
755 students
- Clarendon Hill
Clarendon Hills Middle School
448 students
- Oak Elem Schoo
Oak Elem School
446 students
- Madison Elem S
Madison Elem School
367 students
- This school
The Lane Elem School
345 students
- Monroe Elem Sc
Monroe Elem School
325 students
What this shows The Lane Elem School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Lane Elem School compares
The Lane Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 73.0%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, The Lane Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hinsdale Ccsd 181 reports $23,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Lane Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarendon Hills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Lane Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Hinsdale
2 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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Lane Elem School
How many students attend The Lane Elem School?
The Lane Elem School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hinsdale, IL. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lane Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lane Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 The Lane Elem School?
The largest demographic group at The Lane Elem School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Hinsdale, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Lane Elem School?
The Lane Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 The Lane Elem School rank among elementary schools in Hinsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, The Lane Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Besides The Lane Elem School, Hinsdale Ccsd 181 also operates Hinsdale Middle School (755 students), Clarendon Hills Middle School (448 students), and Oak Elem School (446 students). See the Hinsdale Ccsd 181 district page for the complete list.