- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmette, IL
Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174260004275
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Wilmette · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 485
- students enrolled
Central Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Wilmette, IL.
School address
District: Wilmette Sd 39 · Illinois
NCES ID 174260004275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Central Elem School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 174260004275 · Wilmette, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmette Junior High School (766 students)
Central Elem School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmette Junio
Wilmette Junior High School
766 students
- Highcrest Midd
Highcrest Middle School
748 students
- This school
Central Elem School
485 students
- Romona Elem Sc
Romona Elem School
462 students
- Mckenzie Elem
Mckenzie Elem School
461 students
- Harper Elem Sc
Harper Elem School
366 students
What this shows Central Elem School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem School compares
Central 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Central Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wilmette Sd 39 reports $24,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highcrest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Romona Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harper Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem School
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmette, IL. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Wilmette, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Central Elem School rank among elementary schools in Wilmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Wilmette, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wilmette on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilmette Sd 39?
Besides Central Elem School, Wilmette Sd 39 also operates Wilmette Junior High School (766 students), Highcrest Middle School (748 students), and Romona Elem School (462 students). See the Wilmette Sd 39 district page for the complete list.