Enrollment
416
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Justice, IL
George T Wilkins Elem School
Federal NCES profile for George T Wilkins Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170717000371
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George T Wilkins Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Justice · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 416
- students enrolled
George T Wilkins Elem School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George T Wilkins Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Justice, IL.
School address
District: Indian Springs Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 170717000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George T Wilkins Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at George T Wilkins Elem School
George T Wilkins Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Justice, Illinois, enrolling 416 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 416 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 (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Justice's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students): George T Wilkins Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 14:1).
Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students) and Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students) alongside George T Wilkins 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 George T Wilkins Elem School compares
George T Wilkins 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$18,098
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, George T Wilkins 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 Indian Springs Sd 109, which includes George T Wilkins Elem School.
$18,098
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 George T Wilkins Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank a Brodnicki Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geo T Wilkins Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robina Lyle Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladness V Player Ecc | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George T Wilkins Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Justice
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George T Wilkins Elem School
How many students attend George T Wilkins Elem School?
George T Wilkins Elem School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Justice, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George T Wilkins Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at George T Wilkins Elem School is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George T Wilkins Elem School?
The largest demographic group at George T Wilkins Elem School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Justice, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George T Wilkins Elem School?
George T Wilkins Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 George T Wilkins Elem School rank among public schools in Justice?
By Resource Investment Index, George T Wilkins Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Justice, 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 Justice on the city page.
Is George T Wilkins Elem School a good school?
George T Wilkins Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Indian Springs Sd 109?
Besides George T Wilkins Elem School, Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students), Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students), and Bridgeview Elem School (436 students). See the Indian Springs Sd 109 district page for the complete list.
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