At a glance
Reported students
633
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Half Day School: 633 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.7:1 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
- 590
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Half Day School
Half Day School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Lincolnshire. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103. NCES reports 633 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 Asian (47.1%) and White (41.1%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Half Day School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.33 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
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.1%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black1.3%
- Asian47.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
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 Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Laura B Sprague School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
525 reported students
Daniel Wright Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
720 reported students
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
0 reported students
Public schools near Half Day 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian School Elementary · Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 | 04–05 | 702 | 1.4 mi |
| Laura B Sprague School Elementary · Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 | PK–02 | 525 | 1.6 mi |
| Tripp School Elementary · Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 | KG–03 | 485 | 2.4 mi |
| Prairie Elementary School Elementary · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | 01–05 | 453 | 2.4 mi |
| Earl Pritchett School Elementary · Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 | KG–03 | 430 | 2.9 mi |
| Willow Grove Early Learning Center Elementary · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | PK–KG | 360 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Half Day School
What grades does Half Day School serve?
Half Day School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103.
How many students attend Half Day School?
Half Day School reported 633 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 590 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Half Day School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 633 students and 46.33 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 Half Day School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Half Day School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Half Day School in?
Half Day School is part of Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103, based in Lincolnshire, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Half Day School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meridian School (1.4 mi), Laura B Sprague School (1.6 mi), Tripp School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.