Enrollment
189
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winfield, IL
Winfield Central School
Federal NCES profile for Winfield Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174272005191
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield Central School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 189
- students enrolled
Winfield Central School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Central School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, IL.
School address
District: Winfield Sd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 174272005191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winfield Central School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winfield Central School
Winfield Central School is a mid-sized elementary school in Winfield, Illinois, enrolling 189 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winfield Sd 34 spends $21,086 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Winfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Hill Elem School (583 students): Winfield Central School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 14:1).
Its district, Winfield Sd 34, also runs Winfield Primary School (122 students).
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 Winfield Central School compares
Winfield Central 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Illinois - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$21,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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
Enrollment 189 Top 83% in Illinois - larger than 17% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174272005191
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Winfield Central School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield Sd 34, which includes Winfield Central School.
$21,086
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 21.5%
Federal 3.1%
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 Winfield Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Winfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winfield Central School
How many students attend Winfield Central School?
Winfield Central School has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Central School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield Central School?
The largest demographic group at Winfield Central School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Winfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield Central School?
Winfield Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Winfield Central School rank among elementary schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Central School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, 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 Winfield on the city page.
Is Winfield Central School a good school?
Winfield Central School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Winfield Sd 34?
Besides Winfield Central School, Winfield Sd 34 also operates Winfield Primary School (122 students). See the Winfield Sd 34 district page for the complete list.