- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmette, IL
Romona Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Romona Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174260004279
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romona Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Wilmette · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 462
- students enrolled
Romona Elem School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romona Elem School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Wilmette, IL.
School address
District: Wilmette Sd 39 · Illinois
NCES ID 174260004279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Romona Elem School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 174260004279 · Wilmette, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmette Junior High School (766 students)
Romona Elem School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Romona Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmette Junio
Wilmette Junior High School
766 students
- Highcrest Midd
Highcrest Middle School
748 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
485 students
- This school
Romona Elem School
462 students
- Mckenzie Elem
Mckenzie Elem School
461 students
- Harper Elem Sc
Harper Elem School
366 students
What this shows Romona Elem School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Romona Elem School compares
Romona Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Two or More 19.0%
Asian 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Romona Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wilmette Sd 39 reports $24,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Romona Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highcrest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Romona Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Romona Elem School
How many students attend Romona Elem School?
Romona Elem School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmette, IL. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romona Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romona Elem School is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Romona Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Romona Elem School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Wilmette, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romona Elem School?
Romona Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Romona Elem School rank among public schools in Wilmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Romona Elem School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilmette Sd 39?
Besides Romona Elem School, Wilmette Sd 39 also operates Wilmette Junior High School (766 students), Highcrest Middle School (748 students), and Central Elem School (485 students). See the Wilmette Sd 39 district page for the complete list.