Enrollment
384
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chicago, IL
Wegner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wegner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174155000789
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wegner Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 384
- students enrolled
Wegner Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wegner Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
District: West Chicago Esd 33 · Illinois
NCES ID 174155000789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wegner Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wegner Elementary School
Wegner Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 384 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Chicago Esd 33 spends $24,488 per pupil, 44% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among West Chicago's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gary Elementary School (425 students): Wegner Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 11.8:1).
West Chicago Esd 33 also operates Leman Middle School (1,048 students) and Gary Elementary School (425 students) alongside Wegner 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 Wegner Elementary School compares
Wegner 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,488
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 71.4%
White 12.8%
Asian 7.6%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Wegner 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 West Chicago Esd 33, which includes Wegner Elementary School.
$24,488
Per student
+44%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 48.4%
Federal 8.7%
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 Wegner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gary Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Knoll Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Currier Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wegner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chicago
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gary Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Indian Knoll Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Currier Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem School
Standard public school
349 students 12:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elem School
Standard public school
292 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Middle School
Standard public school
259 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~384 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wegner Elementary School
How many students attend Wegner Elementary School?
Wegner Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wegner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wegner Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Wegner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wegner Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wegner Elementary School?
Wegner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Wegner Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Wegner Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago on the city page.
Is Wegner Elementary School a good school?
Wegner Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 West Chicago Esd 33?
Besides Wegner Elementary School, West Chicago Esd 33 also operates Leman Middle School (1,048 students), Gary Elementary School (425 students), and Indian Knoll Elem School (375 students). See the West Chicago Esd 33 district page for the complete list.
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