- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, IL
L J Stevens Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for L J Stevens Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174263004281
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L J Stevens Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 353
- students enrolled
L J Stevens Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L J Stevens Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wilmington, IL.
School address
District: Wilmington Cusd 209u · Illinois
NCES ID 174263004281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
L J Stevens Intermediate School grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 174263004281 · Wilmington, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmington High School (432 students)
L J Stevens Intermediate School grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
L J Stevens Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmington Hig
Wilmington High School
432 students
- This school
L J Stevens Intermediate School
353 students
- Wilmington Mid
Wilmington Middle School
254 students
- Bruning Elem S
Bruning Elem School
222 students
What this shows L J Stevens Intermediate School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How L J Stevens Intermediate School compares
L J Stevens Intermediate 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, L J Stevens Intermediate School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wilmington Cusd 209u reports $13,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L J Stevens Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilmington Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bruning Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L J Stevens Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about L J Stevens Intermediate School
How many students attend L J Stevens Intermediate School?
L J Stevens Intermediate School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L J Stevens Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at L J Stevens Intermediate School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L J Stevens Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at L J Stevens Intermediate School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Wilmington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L J Stevens Intermediate School?
L J Stevens Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 L J Stevens Intermediate School rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, L J Stevens Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington Cusd 209u?
Besides L J Stevens Intermediate School, Wilmington Cusd 209u also operates Wilmington High School (432 students), Wilmington Middle School (254 students), and Bruning Elem School (222 students). See the Wilmington Cusd 209u district page for the complete list.