- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174272005191
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 189
- students enrolled
Winfield Central School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Central School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, IL.
School address
District: Winfield Sd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 174272005191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174272005191 · Winfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Winfield Primary School (122 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 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
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% 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
$24,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield Sd 34, which includes Winfield Central School.
$24,454
Per student
+34%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 21.5%
Federal 3.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Higher 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
Similar elementary schools in Winfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~189 students)
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 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 37% 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 41/100 (typical 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 Winfield Central School rank among elementary schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Central School ranks #2 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.
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.
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