- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Charles, IL
Wild Rose Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wild Rose Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173717003861
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wild Rose Elem School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 535
- students enrolled
Wild Rose Elem School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wild Rose Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717003861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173717003861 · Saint Charles, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: St Charles East High School (1,930 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wild Rose Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Charles Eas
St Charles East High School
1,930 students
- St Charles Nor
St Charles North High School
1,903 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,364 students
- Wredling Middl
Wredling Middle School
1,289 students
- This school 535
Wild Rose Elem School
535 students
- Ferson Creek S 533
Ferson Creek School
533 students
What this shows Wild Rose Elem School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wild Rose Elem School compares
Wild Rose 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,044
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
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
White 78.7%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Wild Rose Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes Wild Rose Elem School.
$21,044
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 Wild Rose Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferson Creek School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wild Rose Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Saint Charles
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bell-Graham Elementary School
Standard public school
520 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Davis Primary School
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elem School
Standard public school
460 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Richmond Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
385 students 11:1 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wild Rose Elem School
How many students attend Wild Rose Elem School?
Wild Rose Elem School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wild Rose Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wild Rose Elem School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wild Rose Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wild Rose Elem School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wild Rose Elem School?
Wild Rose Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Wild Rose Elem School rank among elementary schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Wild Rose Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Wild Rose Elem School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.
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