- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paris, IL
Carolyn Wenz Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Carolyn Wenz Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173075003194
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolyn Wenz Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 258
- students enrolled
Carolyn Wenz Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Wenz Elem School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Paris, IL.
School address
District: Paris-Union Sd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 173075003194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Carolyn Wenz Elem School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 173075003194 · Paris, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Cooperative High School 95 (366 students)
Carolyn Wenz Elem School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carolyn Wenz Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Cooperat
Paris Cooperative High School 95
366 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
293 students
- This school
Carolyn Wenz Elem School
258 students
- Mayo Middle Sc
Mayo Middle School
241 students
- Creative Cente 73
Creative Center for Children
73 students
What this shows Carolyn Wenz Elem School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolyn Wenz Elem School compares
Carolyn Wenz Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Carolyn Wenz Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Paris-Union Sd 95 reports $12,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carolyn Wenz Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Cooperative High School 95 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Center for Children | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolyn Wenz Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn Wenz Elem School
How many students attend Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paris, IL. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Wenz Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Carolyn Wenz Elem School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Paris, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carolyn Wenz Elem School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Wenz Elem School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Paris, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris-Union Sd 95?
Besides Carolyn Wenz Elem School, Paris-Union Sd 95 also operates Paris Cooperative High School 95 (366 students), Memorial Elementary School (293 students), and Mayo Middle School (241 students). See the Paris-Union Sd 95 district page for the complete list.