At a glance
Reported students
525
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Laura B Sprague School: 525 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
10.6:1 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
- 572
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Laura B Sprague School
Laura B Sprague School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Lincolnshire. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103. NCES reports 525 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below 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 (45.3%) and Asian (44%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laura B Sprague School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.4 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
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.3%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black1.5%
- Asian44%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
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.
Half Day School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
633 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 Laura B Sprague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day School Elementary · Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 | 03–05 | 633 | 1.6 mi |
| Everett Elem School Elementary · Lake Forest SD 67 | KG–04 | 308 | 2 mi |
| Bannockburn School Elementary · Bannockburn SD 106 | KG–08 | 165 | 2.1 mi |
| Meridian School Elementary · Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 | 04–05 | 702 | 2.8 mi |
| Wilmot Elem School Elementary · Deerfield SD 109 | KG–05 | 477 | 2.8 mi |
| South Park Elem School Elementary · Deerfield SD 109 | PK–05 | 424 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laura B Sprague School
What grades does Laura B Sprague School serve?
Laura B Sprague School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103.
How many students attend Laura B Sprague School?
Laura B Sprague School reported 525 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 572 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laura B Sprague School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 525 students and 49.4 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 Laura B Sprague School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laura B Sprague 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 Laura B Sprague School in?
Laura B Sprague 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 Laura B Sprague School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Half Day School (1.6 mi), Everett Elem School (2 mi), Bannockburn School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.