- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173027004384
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 613
- students enrolled
The Wheatlands Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Wheatlands Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173027004384 · Aurora, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (2,870 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
The Wheatlands Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
2,870 students
- Oswego East Hi
Oswego East High School
2,758 students
- Traughber Jr H 1,070
Traughber Jr High School
1,070 students
- Thompson Jr Hi 832
Thompson Jr High School
832 students
- Lakewood Creek 767
Lakewood Creek Elementary
767 students
- This school 613
The Wheatlands Elementary School
613 students
What this shows The Wheatlands Elementary School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 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
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes The Wheatlands Elementary School.
$16,904
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- 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 16.3:1 students per teacher
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mccarty Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Standard public school
450 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~613 students)
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 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 61/100 (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 The Wheatlands Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, The Wheatlands Elementary School ranks #3 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.
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.
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