- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watseka, IL
Wanda Kendall Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wanda Kendall Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172017002268
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wanda Kendall Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Watseka · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 122
- students enrolled
Wanda Kendall Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wanda Kendall Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Watseka, IL.
School address
District: Iroquois County Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 172017002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wanda Kendall Elem School held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172017002268 · Watseka, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenn Raymond School (321 students)
Wanda Kendall Elem School held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wanda Kendall Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenn Raymond
Glenn Raymond School
321 students
- Watseka Comm H
Watseka Comm High School
294 students
- Watseka Junior
Watseka Junior High School
202 students
- This school 122
Wanda Kendall Elem School
122 students
What this shows Wanda Kendall Elem School reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wanda Kendall Elem School compares
Wanda Kendall Elem 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% 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
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,618
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Wanda Kendall Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Iroquois County Cusd 9 reports $15,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wanda Kendall Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Raymond School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watseka Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watseka Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wanda Kendall Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wanda Kendall Elem School
How many students attend Wanda Kendall Elem School?
Wanda Kendall Elem School has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watseka, IL. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wanda Kendall Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wanda Kendall Elem School is 17.4:1, which is 24% 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 Wanda Kendall Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wanda Kendall Elem School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Watseka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wanda Kendall Elem School?
Wanda Kendall Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wanda Kendall Elem School rank among public schools in Watseka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wanda Kendall Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Watseka, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Iroquois County Cusd 9?
Besides Wanda Kendall Elem School, Iroquois County Cusd 9 also operates Glenn Raymond School (321 students), Watseka Comm High School (294 students), and Watseka Junior High School (202 students). See the Iroquois County Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.