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Elementary· 28 schools in district

Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch

1401 Compton Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102CUSD 300 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
412
Students
Total enrolled
$19,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 36% vs nat'l
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
61/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 412 students in grades KG–05 in Algonquin, Illinois.
36% above average funding
District spends $19,479 per pupil, 36% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 61th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary in Algonquin, Illinois, serving grades KG–05 with 412 students. The district invests $19,479 per student — 36% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 61/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch

412
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution203 male · 209 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 193 students
Student Composition
42%
42%
Asian5%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 170855004800

Academic Outcomes at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 61th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60102

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,479Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,479
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,571
Student Support$3,701
Administration$2,338
Operations$2,922
Other$1,948
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,479 spent per student, an estimated $8,629 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
56%
State government
36.4%
Local (property tax)
56.0%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,479/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Westfield Community SchoolLiberty Elementary SchoolLakewood SchoolGilberts Elem Sch
+13 more
↓
Middle
Carpentersville Middle SchoolDundee Middle SchoolHampshire Middle SchoolAlgonquin Middle School
↓
High School
Dundee-Crown High SchoolHarry D Jacobs High SchoolHampshire High SchoolOak Ridge School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyKane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCUSD 300 →
Phone: (847)532-7500
NCES ID: 170855004800
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Algonquin seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CUSD 300
High
Dundee-Crown High School
2,636 students · 09–12
● 41 opp63% FRL
High
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,080 students · 09–12
● 61 opp30% FRL
High
Hampshire High School
1,938 students · 09–12
● 58 opp25% FRL
Elem
Westfield Community School
1,354 students · PK–08
● 61 opp34% FRL
Mid
Carpentersville Middle School
1,177 students · 06–08
● 41 opp74% FRL
Mid
Dundee Middle School
1,129 students · 06–08
● 39 opp29% FRL
Mid
Hampshire Middle School
795 students · 06–08
● 58 opp28% FRL
Elem
Liberty Elementary School
768 students · PK–05
● 41 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1401 Compton Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.