- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antioch, IL
W C Petty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W C Petty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170384004366
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W C Petty Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 462
- students enrolled
W C Petty Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W C Petty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Antioch, IL.
School address
District: Antioch Ccsd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 170384004366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
W C Petty Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170384004366 · Antioch, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch Upper Grade School (875 students)
W C Petty Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
W C Petty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch Upper
Antioch Upper Grade School
875 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
614 students
- Oakland Elemen
Oakland Elementary School
515 students
- This school
W C Petty Elementary School
462 students
- Mary Kay Mcnei 108
Mary Kay Mcneill Elc
108 students
What this shows W C Petty Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How W C Petty Elementary School compares
W C Petty Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 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
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, W C Petty Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Antioch Ccsd 34 reports $16,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W C Petty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Upper Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Kay Mcneill Elc | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W C Petty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Antioch
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about W C Petty Elementary School
How many students attend W C Petty Elementary School?
W C Petty Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antioch, IL. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W C Petty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W C Petty Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W C Petty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W C Petty Elementary School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Antioch, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W C Petty Elementary School?
W C Petty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 W C Petty Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, W C Petty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Antioch, 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 Antioch on the city page.
What other schools are in Antioch Ccsd 34?
Besides W C Petty Elementary School, Antioch Ccsd 34 also operates Antioch Upper Grade School (875 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (614 students), and Oakland Elementary School (515 students). See the Antioch Ccsd 34 district page for the complete list.