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Round Lake CUSD 116

Illinois · Public School District
11
Schools
6,330
Students
$23,813
Per-Pupil Spend
+66% nat'l
83.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+32pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Round Lake CUSD 116 is a public school district in Illinois serving 6,330 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $23,813 is above average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Indian Hill Elem School01–05445
Pleviak Elem SchoolKG–KG405
Raymond Ellis Elem School01–05534
Round Lake Beach Elem School01–05412
Village Elementary School01–05345
W J Murphy Elem School01–05454
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Magee Middle School06–08673
Round Lake Middle School06–08804
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Round Lake Senior High School09–122,258
Round Lake Transition Center12–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood FacilityPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,813+66% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
22%
State
62.8%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal
14.9%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,330
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,813 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Round Lake CUSD 116?
Round Lake CUSD 116 has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,330 students.
How much does Round Lake CUSD 116 spend per student?
Round Lake CUSD 116 spends $23,813 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Round Lake CUSD 116?
84% of students in Round Lake CUSD 116 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Round Lake CUSD 116?
No, Round Lake CUSD 116 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Round Lake CUSD 116 serve?
Round Lake CUSD 116 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Round Lake CUSD 116?
The median opportunity score across schools in Round Lake CUSD 116 is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.