Enrollment
421
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauconda, IL
Wauconda Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Wauconda Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174119004120
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauconda Grade School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wauconda · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 421
- students enrolled
Wauconda Grade School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauconda Grade School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, IL.
School address
District: Wauconda Cusd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 174119004120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wauconda Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wauconda Grade School
Wauconda Grade School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wauconda, Illinois, enrolling 421 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Wauconda Grade School is leaner than roughly 88% of Illinois schools and 25% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% 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 (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wauconda Cusd 118 also operates Wauconda High School (1,452 students) and Robert Crown School (776 students) alongside Wauconda Grade 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 Wauconda Grade School compares
Wauconda Grade 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$18,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 421 Top 42% in Illinois - larger than 58% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174119004120
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Wauconda Grade School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.2%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauconda Cusd 118, which includes Wauconda Grade School.
$18,618
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 35.0%
Federal 6.2%
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 Wauconda Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Crown School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cotton Creek School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauconda Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthews Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauconda Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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Frequently asked questions about Wauconda Grade School
How many students attend Wauconda Grade School?
Wauconda Grade School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauconda, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauconda Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauconda Grade School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% 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 Wauconda Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Wauconda Grade School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Wauconda, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauconda Grade School?
Wauconda Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Wauconda Grade School rank among public schools in Wauconda?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauconda Grade School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda on the city page.
Is Wauconda Grade School a good school?
Wauconda Grade School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Wauconda Cusd 118?
Besides Wauconda Grade School, Wauconda Cusd 118 also operates Wauconda High School (1,452 students), Robert Crown School (776 students), and Cotton Creek School (580 students). See the Wauconda Cusd 118 district page for the complete list.