Enrollment
315
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wentworth Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wentworth Intermediate School
Wentworth Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Calumet City, Illinois, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Calumet City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students): Wentworth Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 22.8:1).
Calumet City Sd 155 also operates Wilson Elementary School (349 students) and Wentworth Jr High School (302 students) alongside Wentworth Intermediate 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 Wentworth Intermediate School compares
Wentworth Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calumet City Sd 155, which includes Wentworth Intermediate School.
$15,183
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 49.6%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
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 (~315 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wentworth Intermediate School a good school?
Wentworth Intermediate School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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