Enrollment
327
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · River Forest, IL
Willard Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173381003475
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in River Forest · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 327
- students enrolled
Willard Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL.
School address
District: River Forest Sd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 173381003475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-8% 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 combined-grade school in River Forest, Illinois, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding River Forest Sd 90 spends $22,275 per pupil, 31% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
River Forest Sd 90 also operates Roosevelt School (625 students) and Lincoln Elem School (381 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Illinois - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,275
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 327 Top 58% in Illinois - larger than 42% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173381003475
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 6.1%
Asian 6.1%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, 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 8.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Forest Sd 90, which includes Willard Elem School.
$22,275
Per student
+31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | 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
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willard Elem School
How many students attend Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in River Forest, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Elem School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in River Forest, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Willard Elem School rank among public schools in River Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in River Forest on the city page.
Is Willard Elem School a good school?
Willard Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 River Forest Sd 90?
Besides Willard Elem School, River Forest Sd 90 also operates Roosevelt School (625 students) and Lincoln Elem School (381 students). See the River Forest Sd 90 district page for the complete list.