- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Urbana, IL
Wiley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wiley Elementary 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 173996005456
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiley Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 234
- students enrolled
Wiley Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL.
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173996005456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 173996005456 · Urbana, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbana High School (1,176 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana. Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wiley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Urbana High Sc
Urbana High School
1,176 students
- Urbana Middle
Urbana Middle School
877 students
- Yankee Ridge E 404
Yankee Ridge Elem School
404 students
- Dr Preston L W 399
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
399 students
- Leal Elem Scho 373
Leal Elem School
373 students
- This school 234
Wiley Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Wiley Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiley Elementary School compares
Wiley Elementary School vs Illinois and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$20,461
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
13
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Urbana Sd 116 reports $20,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urbana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yankee Ridge Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leal Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Urbana
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yankee Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Leal Elem School
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas Paine Elem School
Standard public school
324 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
M L King Jr Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 17.9:1 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiley Elementary School
How many students attend Wiley Elementary School?
Wiley Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Urbana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiley Elementary School?
Wiley Elementary 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 Wiley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, 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 Urbana on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbana Sd 116?
Besides Wiley Elementary School, Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students), Urbana Middle School (877 students), and Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students). See the Urbana Sd 116 district page for the complete list.