Round Lake CUSD 116 School District

884 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073-3701
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Round Lake CUSD 116 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,330 students in Round Lake CUSD 116 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Round Lake CUSD 116 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
6,330 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
521 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Round Lake CUSD 116 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 72% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#829 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Round Lake CUSD 116  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
7%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Round Lake CUSD 116  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Round Lake CUSD 116  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
50%
86%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Round Lake CUSD 116  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.70
# American Indian Students
17 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,917 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
27%
# Black Students
512 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
651 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
10%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
405
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
440
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
456
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
467
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
468
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
474
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
535
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
533
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
566
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
545
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
614
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,635 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,164 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Round Lake CUSD 116  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$153 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Round Lake CUSD 116  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,635
$21,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Round Lake CUSD 116  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,164
$21,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Round Lake CUSD 116  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Round Lake CUSD 116 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Hill Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Grades: 1-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Round Lake Senior High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 High School Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,258 students
Rank: #33.
W J Murphy Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Greenwood Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Grades: 1-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Magee Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #55.
Village Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
880 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Grades: 1-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Raymond Ellis Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Central Park Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Grades: 1-5
| 534 students
Rank: #77.
Round Lake Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #88.
Round Lake Beach Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Ardmore Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Grades: 1-5
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
882 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9920
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Grades: K
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Transition Center
Alternative School
801 Sunset Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2091
Grades: 12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
Round Lake CUSD 116 School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,330 students.
What is the rank of Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
Round Lake CUSD 116 School District is ranked #825 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
78% of Round Lake CUSD 116 School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
Round Lake CUSD 116 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Round Lake CUSD 116 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,164 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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