Enrollment
613
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IL
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for The Wheatlands Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173027004384
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Wheatlands Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 613
- students enrolled
The Wheatlands Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Wheatlands Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Wheatlands Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Wheatlands Elementary School
The Wheatlands Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary (683 students): The Wheatlands Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 students) alongside The Wheatlands Elementary 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 The Wheatlands Elementary School compares
The Wheatlands Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Illinois - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 613 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173027004384
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Asian 27.1%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, The Wheatlands Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.2%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes The Wheatlands Elementary School.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
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 The Wheatlands Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Wheatlands Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mccarty Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Standard public school
450 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about The Wheatlands Elementary School
How many students attend The Wheatlands Elementary School?
The Wheatlands Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Wheatlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Wheatlands Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Wheatlands Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at The Wheatlands Elementary School is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Wheatlands Elementary School?
The Wheatlands Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 The Wheatlands Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, The Wheatlands Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is The Wheatlands Elementary School a good school?
The Wheatlands Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more 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 Cusd 308?
Besides The Wheatlands Elementary School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.