- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago Heights, IL
Wilson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170996001228
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 160
- students enrolled
Wilson Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Illinois
NCES ID 170996001228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Wilson Elem School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 170996001228 · Chicago Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students)
Wilson Elem School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chicago Height
Chicago Heights Middle School
872 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
353 students
- Washington-Mck 286
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
286 students
- Garfield Elem 248
Garfield Elem School
248 students
- Kennedy Elem S 193
Kennedy Elem School
193 students
- This school 160
Wilson Elem School
160 students
What this shows Wilson Elem School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elem School compares
Wilson Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.5%
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
$21,859
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
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 44.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Wilson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Chicago Heights Sd 170 reports $21,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Standard public school
367 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Serena Hills Elem School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elem School
Standard public school
248 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
84 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elem School
How many students attend Wilson Elem School?
Wilson Elem School has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elem School?
Wilson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Elem School rank among elementary schools in Chicago Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chicago Heights, 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 Chicago Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Besides Wilson Elem School, Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students), Roosevelt Elem School (353 students), and Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch (286 students). See the Chicago Heights Sd 170 district page for the complete list.