Enrollment
448
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Elem School
Wilson Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Granite City, Illinois, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Granite City Cusd 9 spends $12,416 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Granite City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grigsby Intermediate School (818 students): Wilson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 16.7:1).
Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Granite City High School (1,755 students) and Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students) alongside Wilson Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilson Elem School compares
Wilson Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite City Cusd 9, which includes Wilson Elem School.
$12,416
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.9%
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.
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
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wilson Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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