Enrollment
412
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lena, IL
Lena-Winslow Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lena-Winslow Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172253002509
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena-Winslow Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lena · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 412
- students enrolled
Lena-Winslow Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena-Winslow Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lena, IL.
School address
District: Lena Winslow Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 172253002509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lena-Winslow Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lena-Winslow Elem School
Lena-Winslow Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lena, Illinois, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 412 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 predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1249 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lena Winslow Cusd 202 spends $13,091 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lena Winslow Cusd 202 also operates Lena-Winslow High School (232 students) and Lena-Winslow Jr High School (173 students) alongside Lena-Winslow 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 Lena-Winslow Elem School compares
Lena-Winslow 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Lena-Winslow Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lena Winslow Cusd 202, which includes Lena-Winslow Elem School.
$13,091
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Lena-Winslow Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena-Winslow High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lena-Winslow Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena-Winslow Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lena-Winslow Elem School
How many students attend Lena-Winslow Elem School?
Lena-Winslow Elem School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lena, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena-Winslow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena-Winslow Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 13% 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 Lena-Winslow Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lena-Winslow Elem School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Lena, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena-Winslow Elem School?
Lena-Winslow Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lena-Winslow Elem School rank among public schools in Lena?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena-Winslow Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lena, 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 Lena on the city page.
Is Lena-Winslow Elem School a good school?
Lena-Winslow Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Lena Winslow Cusd 202?
Besides Lena-Winslow Elem School, Lena Winslow Cusd 202 also operates Lena-Winslow High School (232 students) and Lena-Winslow Jr High School (173 students). See the Lena Winslow Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.
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