Enrollment
262
Elementary
DISTRICT 265 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIAMOND LAKE SD 76·NCES 171221005571
Diamond Lake School
25807 N Diamond Lake Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060 · (847) 566-6601 · Lake County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL262 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.8:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
142 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 43 | 16% |
| Kindergarten | 71 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 74 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 74 | 28% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Diamond Lake SD 76. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Diamond Lake School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake School this school | 262 | 54.2% | N/A |
| South Elementary School Des Plaines | 253 | 55.3% | 50.5% |
| West Oak Intermediate School Mundelein | 268 | 59.7% | 31.6% |
| North Elementary School Franklin Park | 199 | 56.8% | 53.7% |
| Ridge Circle Elementary School Streamwood | 368 | 56.0% | 30.2% |
| Richard Byrd Elementary School Burbank | 266 | 61.3% | 36.5% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Diamond Lake School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 262 | #1,757 of 2,419 | #105 of 121 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.4:1 | #29 of 2,035 | #2 of 114 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.1% | #825 of 2,042 | #60 of 114 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.2% | #1,184 of 2,132 | #42 of 82 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.3% | #1,293 of 1,461 | #64 of 71 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
262
-30 (-10%) vs 2020
-45% since 2000-01, when it was 477
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 262 | 31 | 8.4:1 | 54% (142) |
| 2023-24 | 295 | 32 | 9.2:1 | 44% (131) |
| 2022-23 | 321 | 35 | 9.2:1 | 39% (126) |
| 2020-21 | 292 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 271 | 21.4 | 12.7:1 | 58% (156) |
| 2015-16 | 303 | 21 | 14.4:1 | 61% (184) |
| 2010-11 | 342 | 24 | 14.3:1 | 49% (168) |
| 2000-01 | 477 | 30 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Diamond Lake School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (271 to 262); teachers up 45% (21.4 to 31).
About Diamond Lake School
Diamond Lake School is a small elementary school. Its address is in Mundelein, Illinois. The school's enrollment of 262 students covers pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 31% lower than the average for elementary schools in Illinois, which is about 381.
In Diamond Lake SD 76, 3 schools enroll a combined 810 students.
By race and ethnicity, Diamond Lake School is 64% Hispanic. The school is also 23% White, 6% Asian, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. That is higher than the 25% Hispanic share among all Lake County residents. By the diversity index, Diamond Lake School comes in at 53%.
The school employs the equivalent of 31 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 8.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Illinois is 13.9:1, higher than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Diamond Lake School is 54%. That is close to the 54% average for public schools in Lake County.
Lake County has these Census figures: median household income is about $110,416, about 48% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. Diamond Lake School is among the 214 public schools in Lake County.
The school nearest to Diamond Lake School is West Oak Middle School, at a distance of about 0.7 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Suburb: Large. That means it sits in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 10%, from 292 to 262.
The Diamond Lake School community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
714,223
Census ACS
Median income
$110,416
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
214
118,032 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Diamond Lake SD 76
- West Oak Middle SchoolMiddle · 280 students
- West Oak Intermediate SchoolElementary · 268 students
Other schools in Mundelein
- Mundelein Cons High SchoolHigh · 2,282 students
- Fremont Elementary SchoolElementary · 743 students
- Fremont Jr High/Middle SchoolMiddle · 692 students
- Fremont Intermediate SchoolElementary · 651 students
- Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolMiddle · 529 students
- Mechanics Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
Nearby schools
- West Oak Middle School0.7 mi · 280
- West Oak Intermediate School0.7 mi · 268
- Country Meadows Elementary School1.5 mi · 439
- Washington Elementary School1.5 mi · 467
- Hawthorn Elementary School North1.5 mi · 347
- Woodlawn Middle School1.5 mi · 632
Frequently asked questions
About Diamond Lake SchoolHow large is Diamond Lake School?
Diamond Lake School enrolls approximately 262 students in grades PK-02.
Is Diamond Lake School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Diamond Lake School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Diamond Lake School have?
Diamond Lake School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Diamond Lake School?
Student demographics at Diamond Lake School are roughly 23% White, 64% Hispanic, 4% Black, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Diamond Lake School?
Diamond Lake School is overseen by Diamond Lake SD 76 in Lake County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.