- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo Grove, IL
Tripp School
Federal NCES profile for Tripp School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170390005137
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tripp School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 485
- students enrolled
Tripp School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 · Illinois
NCES ID 170390005137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170390005137 · Buffalo Grove, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Tripp School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aptakisic Juni
Aptakisic Junior High School
940 students
- Meridian Schoo
Meridian School
702 students
- This school
Tripp School
485 students
- Earl Pritchett
Earl Pritchett School
430 students
What this shows Tripp School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tripp School compares
Tripp 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,960
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
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
Asian 53.8%
White 29.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Tripp School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102, which includes Tripp School.
$20,960
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 2.0%
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 Tripp School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptakisic Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl Pritchett School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tripp School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo Grove
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian School
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Earl Pritchett School
Standard public school
430 students 10.5:1 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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tripp School
How many students attend Tripp School?
Tripp School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripp School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tripp School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Tripp School?
The largest demographic group at Tripp School is Asian at 53.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tripp School?
Tripp School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Tripp School rank among elementary schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102?
Besides Tripp School, Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 also operates Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students), Meridian School (702 students), and Earl Pritchett School (430 students). See the Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 district page for the complete list.
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