Enrollment
370
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Elgin, IL
Willard Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001707
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in South Elgin · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 370
- students enrolled
Willard Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Elgin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willard Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willard Elem School
Willard Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clinton Elem School (596 students): Willard Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 21.3:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Willard 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 Willard Elem School compares
Willard 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$17,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 370 Top 50% in Illinois - larger than 50% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001707
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
White 30.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Willard Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Willard Elem School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Willard Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in South Elgin
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Willard Elem School
How many students attend Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in South Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Willard Elem School rank among elementary schools in South Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin on the city page.
Is Willard Elem School a good school?
Willard Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Sd U-46?
Besides Willard Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.