Enrollment
535
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173717003861
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 535
- students enrolled
Wild Rose Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wild Rose Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wild Rose Elem School
Wild Rose Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Charles, Illinois, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Saint Charles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bell-Graham Elementary School (520 students): Wild Rose Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 13.8:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students) and St Charles North High School (1,903 students) alongside Wild Rose 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 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 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
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 38% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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
Enrollment 535 Top 26% in Illinois - larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173717003861
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes Wild Rose Elem School.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 13.8:1 students per teacher
Davis Primary School
Standard public school
509 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elem School
Standard public school
460 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Richmond Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
385 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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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 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher 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 54/100 (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 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.
Is Wild Rose Elem School a good school?
Wild Rose Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.