Enrollment
424
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shiloh, IL
Wingate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wingate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172494006381
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wingate Elementary School earns 52/100 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 3
- public schools in Shiloh · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 424
- students enrolled
Wingate Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wingate Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shiloh, IL.
School address
District: Mascoutah Cud 19 · Illinois
NCES ID 172494006381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wingate Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wingate Elementary School
Wingate Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shiloh, Illinois, enrolling 424 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mascoutah Cud 19 spends $12,514 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 36.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shiloh's public schools, it stands alongside Shiloh Elementary School (245 students): Wingate Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.3:1).
Mascoutah Cud 19 also operates Mascoutah High School (1,243 students) and Mascoutah Middle School (973 students) alongside Wingate 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 Wingate Elementary School compares
Wingate 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,514
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 55.8%
Two or More 17.3%
African American 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Wingate Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mascoutah Cud 19, which includes Wingate Elementary School.
$12,514
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 41.6%
Federal 36.7%
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 Wingate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascoutah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mascoutah Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mascoutah Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wingate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Shiloh
1 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wingate Elementary School
How many students attend Wingate Elementary School?
Wingate Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shiloh, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wingate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wingate Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Wingate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wingate Elementary School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Shiloh, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wingate Elementary School?
Wingate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Wingate Elementary School rank among public schools in Shiloh?
By Resource Investment Index, Wingate Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shiloh, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shiloh on the city page.
Is Wingate Elementary School a good school?
Wingate Elementary School earns 52/100 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 Mascoutah Cud 19?
Besides Wingate Elementary School, Mascoutah Cud 19 also operates Mascoutah High School (1,243 students), Mascoutah Middle School (973 students), and Mascoutah Elem School (853 students). See the Mascoutah Cud 19 district page for the complete list.
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