- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manhattan, IL
Wilson Creek Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Creek Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172427005857
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Creek Elem Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 545
- students enrolled
Wilson Creek Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Creek Elem Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manhattan, IL.
School address
District: Manhattan Sd 114 · Illinois
NCES ID 172427005857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Wilson Creek Elem Sch held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 172427005857 · Manhattan, IL Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Jr High School (615 students)
Wilson Creek Elem Sch held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wilson Creek Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Jr H
Manhattan Jr High School
615 students
- This school
Wilson Creek Elem Sch
545 students
- Anna Mcdonald
Anna Mcdonald Elem School
434 students
What this shows Wilson Creek Elem Sch reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Creek Elem Sch compares
Wilson Creek Elem Sch 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 | 545 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
545
Bigger than 67% 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
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Wilson Creek Elem Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Manhattan Sd 114 reports $11,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Creek Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anna Mcdonald Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Creek Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Creek Elem Sch
How many students attend Wilson Creek Elem Sch?
Wilson Creek Elem Sch has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manhattan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Creek Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Creek Elem Sch 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 Wilson Creek Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Creek Elem Sch is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Manhattan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Creek Elem Sch?
Wilson Creek Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Wilson Creek Elem Sch rank among public schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Creek Elem Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan Sd 114?
Besides Wilson Creek Elem Sch, Manhattan Sd 114 also operates Manhattan Jr High School (615 students) and Anna Mcdonald Elem School (434 students). See the Manhattan Sd 114 district page for the complete list.