- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173381003475
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in River Forest · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 327
- students enrolled
Willard Elem School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL.
School address
District: River Forest Sd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 173381003475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Willard Elem School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 173381003475 · River Forest, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt School (625 students)
Willard Elem School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Willard Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt Scho
Roosevelt School
625 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
381 students
- This school
Willard Elem School
327 students
What this shows Willard Elem School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Elem School compares
Willard Elem 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 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
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% 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 methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% 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
$23,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for River Forest Sd 90 reports $23,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 | Higher 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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 53/100 (higher 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 Willard Elem School rank among public schools in River Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #1 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.
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.