Enrollment
2
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palatine, IL
Winston Campus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winston Campus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173042003161
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston Campus Elementary earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Campus Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Winston Campus Elementary
Winston Campus Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 2 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Illinois schools, with 2 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Discipline events run high: 6 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Palatine's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (772 students): Winston Campus Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 students) alongside Winston Campus Elementary.
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 Winston Campus Elementary compares
Winston Campus Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$18,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 250.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 300.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Winston Campus Elementary is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Winston Campus Elementary.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 Winston Campus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Winston Campus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 other schools in Palatine
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Standard public school
661 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elem School
Standard public school
608 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winston Campus Elementary
How many students attend Winston Campus Elementary?
Winston Campus Elementary has 2 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palatine, IL.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winston Campus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winston Campus Elementary is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston Campus Elementary?
Winston Campus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Winston Campus Elementary rank among schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Campus Elementary ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Palatine on the city page.
Is Winston Campus Elementary a good school?
Winston Campus Elementary earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Winston Campus Elementary, 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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