Enrollment
496
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheaton, IL
Wiesbrook Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wiesbrook Elem 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 174218004226
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiesbrook Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 496
- students enrolled
Wiesbrook Elem School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiesbrook Elem School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wiesbrook Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wiesbrook Elem School
Wiesbrook Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
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 White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wheaton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem School (458 students): Wiesbrook Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 13.9:1).
Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students) and Wheaton North High School (1,863 students) alongside Wiesbrook Elem 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 Wiesbrook Elem School compares
Wiesbrook Elem 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,690
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Wiesbrook Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Wiesbrook Elem School.
$18,690
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 Wiesbrook Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiesbrook Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheaton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem School
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Standard public school
402 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lowell Elem School
Standard public school
283 students 12.3:1 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 (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wiesbrook Elem School
How many students attend Wiesbrook Elem School?
Wiesbrook Elem School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheaton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiesbrook Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiesbrook Elem School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiesbrook Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wiesbrook Elem School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiesbrook Elem School?
Wiesbrook Elem 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 Wiesbrook Elem School rank among elementary schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiesbrook Elem School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton on the city page.
Is Wiesbrook Elem School a good school?
Wiesbrook Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Cusd 200?
Besides Wiesbrook Elem School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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