- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granite City, 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 171728002045
👥 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. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Granite City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 448
- 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 #1 of 5 elementary schools in Granite City, IL.
School address
District: Granite City Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 171728002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wilson Elem School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171728002045 · Granite City, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite City High School (1,755 students)
Wilson Elem School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 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
- Granite City H
Granite City High School
1,755 students
- Coolidge Junio
Coolidge Junior High Sch
854 students
- Grigsby Interm
Grigsby Intermediate School
818 students
- Prather Elemen 612
Prather Elementary School
612 students
- Frohardt Elem 452
Frohardt Elem School
452 students
- This school 448
Wilson Elem School
448 students
What this shows Wilson Elem School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elem School compares
Wilson 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
50.7%
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
$14,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Wilson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Granite City Cusd 9 reports $14,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Junior High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grigsby Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prather Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frohardt 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Granite City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grigsby Intermediate School
Standard public school
818 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Frohardt Elem School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Maryville Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 15.2:1 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 (~448 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 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granite City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Granite City, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
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 Granite City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Granite City, 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 Granite City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite City Cusd 9?
Besides Wilson Elem School, Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Granite City High School (1,755 students), Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students), and Grigsby Intermediate School (818 students). See the Granite City Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.