Enrollment
302
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodstock, IL
Dean Street Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dean Street Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174333004329
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean Street Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 302
- students enrolled
Dean Street Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Street Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Woodstock, IL.
School address
District: Woodstock Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 174333004329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dean Street Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dean Street Elem School
Dean Street Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodstock, Illinois, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Woodstock's public schools, it stands alongside Woodstock North High School (915 students): Dean Street Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students) and Woodstock North High School (915 students) alongside Dean Street 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 Dean Street Elem School compares
Dean Street 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,772
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Dean Street Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodstock Cusd 200, which includes Dean Street Elem School.
$17,772
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 38.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 Dean Street Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean Street Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Woodstock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dean Street Elem School
How many students attend Dean Street Elem School?
Dean Street Elem School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodstock, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Street Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Street Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean Street Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dean Street Elem School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Woodstock, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Street Elem School?
Dean Street Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dean Street Elem School rank among schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Street Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Woodstock, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodstock on the city page.
Is Dean Street Elem School a good school?
Dean Street Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Woodstock Cusd 200?
Besides Dean Street Elem School, Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students), Woodstock North High School (915 students), and Creekside Middle School (736 students). See the Woodstock Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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