- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, IL
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Wilder-Waite Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171270001524
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilder-Waite Grade School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 404
- students enrolled
Wilder-Waite Grade School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder-Waite Grade School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Wilder-Waite Grade School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 171270001524 · Peoria, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunlap High School (1,420 students)
Wilder-Waite Grade School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wilder-Waite Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunlap High Sc
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- Dunlap Valley 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- Dunlap Middle 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- Ridgeview Elem 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- This school 404
Wilder-Waite Grade School
404 students
What this shows Wilder-Waite Grade School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilder-Waite Grade School compares
Wilder-Waite Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Asian 22.5%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Wilder-Waite Grade School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dunlap Cusd 323 reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilder-Waite Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilder-Waite Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School
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Rolling Acres Middle School
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Pleasant Valley Primary School
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Norwood Primary School
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Nationwide other 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilder-Waite Grade School
How many students attend Wilder-Waite Grade School?
Wilder-Waite Grade School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, IL. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder-Waite Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder-Waite Grade School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilder-Waite Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Wilder-Waite Grade School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilder-Waite Grade School?
Wilder-Waite Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilder-Waite Grade School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder-Waite Grade School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Wilder-Waite Grade School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students), Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students), and Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.