- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Villa, IL
William L Thompson School
Federal NCES profile for William L Thompson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172187003657
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William L Thompson School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Lake Villa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 488
- students enrolled
William L Thompson School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William L Thompson School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lake Villa, IL.
School address
District: Lake Villa Ccsd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 172187003657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
William L Thompson School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172187003657 · Lake Villa, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Peter J Palombi School (844 students)
William L Thompson School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
William L Thompson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peter J Palomb
Peter J Palombi School
844 students
- B J Hooper Ele
B J Hooper Elem School
545 students
- Olive C Martin
Olive C Martin School
511 students
- This school
William L Thompson School
488 students
What this shows William L Thompson School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How William L Thompson School compares
William L Thompson 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 4.9%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, William L Thompson School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lake Villa Ccsd 41 reports $14,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William L Thompson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter J Palombi School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| B J Hooper Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive C Martin School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William L Thompson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Lake Villa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about William L Thompson School
How many students attend William L Thompson School?
William L Thompson School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Villa, IL. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William L Thompson School?
The student-teacher ratio at William L Thompson School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William L Thompson School?
The largest demographic group at William L Thompson School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Lake Villa, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William L Thompson School?
William L Thompson School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 William L Thompson School rank among public schools in Lake Villa?
By Resource Investment Index, William L Thompson School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lake Villa, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Villa on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Villa Ccsd 41?
Besides William L Thompson School, Lake Villa Ccsd 41 also operates Peter J Palombi School (844 students), B J Hooper Elem School (545 students), and Olive C Martin School (511 students). See the Lake Villa Ccsd 41 district page for the complete list.