- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, IL
Wilcox Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wilcox Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173708003847
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilcox Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #13 of 18
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 241
- students enrolled
Wilcox Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox Elem School ranks #13 of 18 elementary schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708003847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173708003847 · Springfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Resource Investment Index #13 of 18 elementary schools in Springfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wilcox Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- This school 241
Wilcox Elem School
241 students
What this shows Wilcox Elem School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilcox Elem School compares
Wilcox 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$21,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
African American 34.9%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Wilcox Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 186, which includes Wilcox Elem School.
$21,554
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wilcox Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilcox Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dubois Elem School
Standard public school
469 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lindsay School
Standard public school
438 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Iles Elem School
Standard public school
414 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Springfield Ball Charter School
Standard public school
394 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Butler Elem School
Standard public school
367 students 16:1 students per teacher
Owen Marsh Elem School
Standard public school
324 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilcox Elem School
How many students attend Wilcox Elem School?
Wilcox Elem School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilcox Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wilcox Elem School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilcox Elem School?
Wilcox Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Wilcox Elem School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox Elem School ranks #13 of 18 elementary schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Wilcox Elem School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.
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