At a glance
Reported students
495
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Seth Paine Elem School: 495 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
14.3:1 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
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Seth Paine Elem School
Seth Paine Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hawthorn Woods. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lake Zurich CUSD 95. NCES reports 495 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 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, 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 (72.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 29.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. 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 Seth Paine Elem School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.6 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
- 29.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.1%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian7.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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.
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Isaac Fox Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
May Whitney Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
677 reported students
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Middle · Grades 06–08
599 reported students
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
Middle · Grades 06–08
697 reported students
Public schools near Seth Paine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Loomis Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 516 | 1 mi |
| May Whitney Elem School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | PK–05 | 677 | 1.2 mi |
| North Barrington Elem School Elementary · Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 432 | 1.8 mi |
| Sarah Adams Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 429 | 2.2 mi |
| Isaac Fox Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 520 | 2.8 mi |
| Roslyn Road Elem School Elementary · Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 447 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Seth Paine Elem School
What grades does Seth Paine Elem School serve?
Seth Paine Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Zurich CUSD 95.
How many students attend Seth Paine Elem School?
Seth Paine Elem School reported 495 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Seth Paine Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 495 students and 34.6 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 Seth Paine Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Seth Paine 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 Seth Paine Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.3% 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 Seth Paine Elem School in?
Seth Paine 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 Seth Paine Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spencer Loomis Elementary School (1 mi), May Whitney Elem School (1.2 mi), North Barrington Elem School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.