Enrollment
462
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W C Petty Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at W C Petty Elementary School
W C Petty Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Antioch, Illinois, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% 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 (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 42/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Antioch's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elementary School (614 students): W C Petty Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 12.8:1).
Antioch Ccsd 34 also operates Antioch Upper Grade School (875 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (614 students) alongside W C Petty 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 W C Petty Elementary School compares
W C Petty 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,304
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antioch Ccsd 34, which includes W C Petty Elementary School.
$16,304
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 34.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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.
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 (~462 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is W C Petty Elementary School a good school?
W C Petty Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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