At a glance
Reported students
677
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
May Whitney Elem School: 677 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 682
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about May Whitney Elem School
May Whitney Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lake Zurich. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lake Zurich CUSD 95. NCES reports 677 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 20.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking May Whitney Elem School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.1%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black1%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Isaac Fox Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Seth Paine Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 reported students
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
Middle · Grades 06–08
697 reported students
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Middle · Grades 06–08
599 reported students
Public schools near May Whitney Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Adams Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 429 | 1 mi |
| Seth Paine Elem School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 495 | 1.2 mi |
| Isaac Fox Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 520 | 1.7 mi |
| Spencer Loomis Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 516 | 1.8 mi |
| North Barrington Elem School Elementary · Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 432 | 2.8 mi |
| Roslyn Road Elem School Elementary · Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 447 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about May Whitney Elem School
What grades does May Whitney Elem School serve?
May Whitney Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Zurich CUSD 95.
How many students attend May Whitney Elem School?
May Whitney Elem School reported 677 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 682 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at May Whitney Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 677 students and 55.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is May Whitney Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
May Whitney Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Zurich CUSD 95 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of May Whitney Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is May Whitney Elem School in?
May Whitney Elem School is part of Lake Zurich CUSD 95, based in Lake Zurich, IL, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near May Whitney Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sarah Adams Elementary School (1 mi), Seth Paine Elem School (1.2 mi), Isaac Fox Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.