- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
George T Wilkins Elem School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 170717000371 · Justice, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students)
George T Wilkins Elem School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
George T Wilkins Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank a Brodni
Frank a Brodnicki Elem School
618 students
- Geo T Wilkins
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
508 students
- Bridgeview Ele
Bridgeview Elem School
436 students
- This school
George T Wilkins Elem School
416 students
- Robina Lyle El
Robina Lyle Elementary School
329 students
- Gladness V Pla 146
Gladness V Player Ecc
146 students
What this shows George T Wilkins Elem School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How George T Wilkins Elem School compares
George T Wilkins Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Indian Springs Sd 109 reports $18,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~416 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.