Enrollment
258
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carolyn Wenz Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carolyn Wenz Elem School
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Paris, Illinois, enrolling 258 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Paris-Union Sd 95 also operates Paris Cooperative High School 95 (366 students) and Memorial Elementary School (293 students) alongside Carolyn Wenz Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carolyn Wenz Elem School compares
Carolyn Wenz Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paris-Union Sd 95, which includes Carolyn Wenz Elem School.
$19,256
Per student
+13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.7%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carolyn Wenz Elem School a good school?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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