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#1258 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 33% in state

Raymond Ellis Elem School

Elementary School · Round Lake Cusd 116 · Round Lake Beach, IL

A Round Lake Cusd 116 elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.

720 Central Park Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)6% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$22,324
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Raymond Ellis Elem School score 6% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Raymond Ellis Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated991/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Round Lake Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,457

Median home value

$215,200

Median rent

$1,461/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Round Lake Beach Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.01–50.9 mi375Compare →
Indian Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.41–51.0 mi456Compare →
Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.71–51.1 mi321Compare →
W J Murphy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.01–51.5 mi428Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Round Lake Cusd 116

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$22,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Raymond Ellis Elem School is listed in Round Lake CUSD 116; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Raymond Ellis Elem School

Raymond Ellis Elem School is a public elementary school in Round Lake Beach, IL, part of Round Lake Cusd 116, serving approximately 588 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Raymond Ellis Elem School

What grades does Raymond Ellis Elem School serve?

Raymond Ellis Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Raymond Ellis Elem School?

Raymond Ellis Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Ellis Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Ellis Elem School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raymond Ellis Elem School rank in IL?

Raymond Ellis Elem School ranks #1,258 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Raymond Ellis Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Raymond Ellis Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Raymond Ellis Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond Ellis Elem School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Raymond Ellis Elem School a charter school?

No, Raymond Ellis Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Raymond Ellis Elem School a Title I school?

No, Raymond Ellis Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond Ellis Elem School?

94.0% of students at Raymond Ellis Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
588
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 60073)
62,000
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60073; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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