- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 174152004883 · Calumet City, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Wentworth Intermediate School (315 students)
Wilson Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilson Elementary School
349 students
- Wentworth Inte
Wentworth Intermediate School
315 students
- Wentworth Jr H
Wentworth Jr High School
302 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary School compares
Wilson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,501
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
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
District finance for Calumet City Sd 155 reports $18,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~349 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.