Enrollment
122
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 174068004088
North Wamac Grade School — Centralia, IL
Federal NCES profile for North Wamac Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Wamac Sd 186 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Wamac Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Wamac Grade School reports 122 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Wamac Sd 186 spends $18,327 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.9% from local sources (property taxes), 57.6% from the state, and 22.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Wamac Grade School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,327
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 122 Top 7% in Illinois — larger than 93% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174068004088
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Wamac Sd 186, which includes North Wamac Grade School.
$18,327
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 57.6%
Federal 22.4%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about North Wamac Grade School
How many students attend North Wamac Grade School?
North Wamac Grade School has 122 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Centralia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wamac Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wamac Grade School is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Wamac Grade School?
The largest demographic group at North Wamac Grade School is White at 78.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Centralia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wamac Grade School?
North Wamac Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.