- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calumet City, IL
Wentworth Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Wentworth Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174152003427
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wentworth Intermediate School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 315
- students enrolled
Wentworth Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wentworth Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Calumet City Sd 155 · Illinois
NCES ID 174152003427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Wentworth Intermediate School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 174152003427 · Calumet City, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Elementary School (349 students)
Wentworth Intermediate School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wentworth Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary School
349 students
- This school
Wentworth Intermediate School
315 students
- Wentworth Jr H
Wentworth Jr High School
302 students
What this shows Wentworth Intermediate School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wentworth Intermediate School compares
Wentworth Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$18,501
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
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
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
Two or More 3.8%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Wentworth Intermediate School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Calumet City Sd 155 reports $18,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wentworth Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wentworth Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wentworth Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Calumet City
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wentworth Intermediate School
How many students attend Wentworth Intermediate School?
Wentworth Intermediate School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calumet City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wentworth Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Wentworth Intermediate School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Calumet City, 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 Wentworth Intermediate School?
Wentworth Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Wentworth Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wentworth Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Calumet City, 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 Calumet City on the city page.
What other schools are in Calumet City Sd 155?
Besides Wentworth Intermediate School, Calumet City Sd 155 also operates Wilson Elementary School (349 students) and Wentworth Jr High School (302 students). See the Calumet City Sd 155 district page for the complete list.