What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

Lake Forest, IL School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios

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School Staff — 2025i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $235K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

15.6:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$115K

Local Median Incomei

$235K

By District

Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125High School District · 4,719 students

Teachers earn an average of $120K. 95.2% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

320 total FTE

297 Teachers (93%)

23 Counselors (7%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$120K

15.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei95.2%

Attendance ratei95.2%

Administration

Avg Salary

$188K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 205 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.7%

Out-of-fieldi1.7%

Provisional licensei2.6%

North Shore SD 112Elementary District · 3,695 students

Teachers earn an average of $89K. 90.7% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$89K

14.2 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.7%

Attendance ratei90.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$150K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5%

Provisional licensei2.4%

CHSD 128High School District · 3,154 students

Teachers earn an average of $132K. 95.4% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

263 total FTE

248 Teachers (94%)

15 Counselors (6%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$132K

19.2 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei95.4%

Attendance ratei95.4%

Administration

Avg Salary

$188K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 210 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi1.7%

Out-of-fieldi0.5%

Provisional licensei1.5%

Twp HSD 113High School District · 3,000 students

Teachers earn an average of $138K. 93.5% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

281 total FTE

263 Teachers (94%)

18 Counselors (6%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

14:1

Avg Salary

$138K

18.3 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei93.5%

Attendance ratei93.5%

Administration

Avg Salary

$185K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 167 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi1.1%

Out-of-fieldi0.8%

Provisional licensei0.8%

Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103Elementary District · 1,873 students

Teachers earn an average of $87K. 95.4% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

166 total FTE

164 Teachers (99%)

2 Counselors (1%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$87K

15.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei95.4%

Attendance ratei95.4%

Administration

Avg Salary

$148K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 937 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3.2%

Out-of-fieldi0.3%

Provisional licensei0.6%

Lake Forest SD 67Elementary District · 1,644 students

Teachers earn an average of $94K. 89% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

12:1

Avg Salary

$94K

14.4 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89%

Attendance ratei89%

Administration

Avg Salary

$156K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.2%

Out-of-fieldi1%

Provisional licensei3.6%

Lake Forest CHSD 115High School District · 1,348 students

Teachers earn an average of $135K. 93.9% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

135 total FTE

128 Teachers (95%)

7 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

13:1

Avg Salary

$135K

18.3 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei93.9%

Attendance ratei93.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$183K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

6.9

1 per 195 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi2.3%

Out-of-fieldi1%

Rondout SD 72Elementary District · 143 students

Teachers earn an average of $117K. 94.2% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

10:1

Avg Salary

$117K

14.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei94.2%

Attendance ratei94.2%

Administration

Avg Salary

$153K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.4%

Out-of-fieldi1%