Enrollment
619
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bensenville, IL
W a Johnson Sch
Federal NCES profile for W a Johnson Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170591000269
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W a Johnson Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bensenville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 619
- students enrolled
W a Johnson Sch has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W a Johnson Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bensenville, IL.
School address
District: Bensenville Sd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 170591000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W a Johnson Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at W a Johnson Sch
W a Johnson Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Bensenville, Illinois, enrolling 619 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (26%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bensenville Sd 2 spends $20,625 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bensenville Sd 2 also operates Tioga Elementary School (751 students) and Blackhawk Middle School (665 students) alongside W a Johnson Sch.
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 W a Johnson Sch compares
W a Johnson Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$20,625
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
White 26.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, W a Johnson Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bensenville Sd 2, which includes W a Johnson Sch.
$20,625
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 27.2%
Federal 8.3%
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 W a Johnson Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W a Johnson Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about W a Johnson Sch
How many students attend W a Johnson Sch?
W a Johnson Sch has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bensenville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W a Johnson Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at W a Johnson Sch is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 W a Johnson Sch?
The largest demographic group at W a Johnson Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Bensenville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W a Johnson Sch?
W a Johnson Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W a Johnson Sch rank among public schools in Bensenville?
By Resource Investment Index, W a Johnson Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bensenville, 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 Bensenville on the city page.
Is W a Johnson Sch a good school?
W a Johnson Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 Bensenville Sd 2?
Besides W a Johnson Sch, Bensenville Sd 2 also operates Tioga Elementary School (751 students) and Blackhawk Middle School (665 students). See the Bensenville Sd 2 district page for the complete list.
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