Enrollment
127
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174251001739
Willow Grove Elem School — Centralia, IL
Federal NCES profile for Willow Grove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Willow Grove Sd 46 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Grove Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Willow Grove Elem School reports 127 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Willow Grove Sd 46 spends $16,236 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.7% from local sources (property taxes), 45.0% from the state, and 30.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willow Grove Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,236
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 127 Top 8% in Illinois — larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174251001739
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willow Grove Sd 46, which includes Willow Grove Elem School.
$16,236
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 45.0%
Federal 30.3%
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.
Similar other schools in Centralia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central City Elem School
Standard public school
276 students 14:1 students per teacher
Schiller Elem School
Standard public school
270 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Raccoon Cons Elem School
Standard public school
204 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
Standard public school
11 students 1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Grove Elem School
How many students attend Willow Grove Elem School?
Willow Grove Elem School has 127 students enrolled. It is a other school in Centralia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elem School is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Grove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Grove Elem School is White at 76.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Centralia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Grove Elem School?
Willow Grove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.