Enrollment
485
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170390005137
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 485
- students enrolled
Tripp School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tripp School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tripp School
Tripp School is a mid-sized elementary school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, enrolling 485 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 485 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Buffalo Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meridian School (702 students): Tripp School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.6:1).
Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 also operates Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students) and Meridian School (702 students) alongside Tripp 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 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 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
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 74% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% 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
$20,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 485 Top 33% in Illinois - larger than 67% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170390005137
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102, which includes Tripp School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 2.0%
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 Tripp School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptakisic Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo Grove
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian School
Standard public school
702 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Pritchett School
Standard public school
430 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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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 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 57/100 (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 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.
Is Tripp School a good school?
Tripp School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.