- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somonauk, IL
James R Wood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for James R Wood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173657004429
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James R Wood Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Somonauk · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 298
- students enrolled
James R Wood Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James R Wood Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somonauk, IL.
School address
District: Somonauk Cusd 432 · Illinois
NCES ID 173657004429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
James R Wood Elem School grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 173657004429 · Somonauk, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Somonauk Middle School (249 students)
James R Wood Elem School grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
James R Wood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James R Wood Elem School
298 students
- Somonauk Middl
Somonauk Middle School
249 students
- Somonauk High
Somonauk High School
224 students
What this shows James R Wood Elem School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How James R Wood Elem School compares
James R Wood Elem School is a growing 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, James R Wood Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Somonauk Cusd 432 reports $16,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James R Wood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somonauk Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somonauk High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James R Wood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about James R Wood Elem School
How many students attend James R Wood Elem School?
James R Wood Elem School has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somonauk, IL. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R Wood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at James R Wood Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 James R Wood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at James R Wood Elem School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Somonauk, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James R Wood Elem School?
James R Wood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James R Wood Elem School rank among public schools in Somonauk?
By Resource Investment Index, James R Wood Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somonauk, 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 Somonauk Cusd 432?
Besides James R Wood Elem School, Somonauk Cusd 432 also operates Somonauk Middle School (249 students) and Somonauk High School (224 students). See the Somonauk Cusd 432 district page for the complete list.