At a glance
Reported students
516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Spencer Loomis Elementary School: 516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 473
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Spencer Loomis Elementary 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 516 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above 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 (71.7%) and Asian (16.9%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Spencer Loomis Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.05 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
- 17.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.5%
- 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)
- 1.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian16.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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
Not reported as 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
Seth Paine Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Paine Elem School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 495 | 1 mi |
| May Whitney Elem School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | PK–05 | 677 | 1.8 mi |
| North Barrington Elem School Elementary · Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 432 | 2.4 mi |
| Sarah Adams Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 429 | 2.7 mi |
| Isaac Fox Elementary School Elementary · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | KG–05 | 520 | 3.5 mi |
| Wauconda Grade School Elementary · Wauconda CUSD 118 | PK–05 | 421 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Spencer Loomis Elementary School
What grades does Spencer Loomis Elementary School serve?
Spencer Loomis Elementary 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
Spencer Loomis Elementary School reported 516 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 473 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 516 students and 32.05 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Spencer Loomis Elementary 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.5% 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School in?
Spencer Loomis Elementary 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seth Paine Elem School (1 mi), May Whitney Elem School (1.8 mi), North Barrington Elem School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.