Enrollment
349
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calumet City, IL
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174152004883
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 349
- students enrolled
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Calumet City Sd 155 · Illinois
NCES ID 174152004883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Calumet City, Illinois, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Calumet City's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem School (717 students): Wilson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 14.6:1).
Calumet City Sd 155 also operates Wentworth Intermediate School (315 students) and Wentworth Jr High School (302 students) alongside Wilson Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Wilson Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 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
- 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
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Wilson Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calumet City Sd 155, which includes Wilson Elementary School.
$15,183
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 49.6%
Federal 16.0%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wentworth Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Calumet City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calumet City, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Calumet City, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Calumet City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Calumet City on the city page.
Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?
Wilson Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Calumet City Sd 155?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Calumet City Sd 155 also operates Wentworth Intermediate School (315 students) and Wentworth Jr High School (302 students). See the Calumet City Sd 155 district page for the complete list.
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