Enrollment
383
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knoxville, IL
Mable Woolsey Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mable Woolsey Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172139002408
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mable Woolsey Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 383
- students enrolled
Mable Woolsey Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mable Woolsey Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Knoxville, IL.
School address
District: Knoxville Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 172139002408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mable Woolsey Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mable Woolsey Elem School
Mable Woolsey Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Knoxville, Illinois, enrolling 383 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 383 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 (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Knoxville Cusd 202 spends $13,202 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Knoxville Cusd 202 also operates Knoxville Sr High School (272 students) and Knoxville Jr High School (262 students) alongside Mable Woolsey 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 Mable Woolsey Elem School compares
Mable Woolsey 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,202
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 97.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Mable Woolsey Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knoxville Cusd 202, which includes Mable Woolsey Elem School.
$13,202
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 47.3%
Federal 9.2%
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 Mable Woolsey Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knoxville Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mable Woolsey Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mable Woolsey Elem School
How many students attend Mable Woolsey Elem School?
Mable Woolsey Elem School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knoxville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mable Woolsey Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mable Woolsey Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mable Woolsey Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mable Woolsey Elem School is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Knoxville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mable Woolsey Elem School?
Mable Woolsey Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mable Woolsey Elem School rank among public schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mable Woolsey Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville on the city page.
Is Mable Woolsey Elem School a good school?
Mable Woolsey Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less 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 Knoxville Cusd 202?
Besides Mable Woolsey Elem School, Knoxville Cusd 202 also operates Knoxville Sr High School (272 students) and Knoxville Jr High School (262 students). See the Knoxville Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.
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