Enrollment
260
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Matteson, IL
Woodgate Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Woodgate Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173630003753
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodgate Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Matteson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 260
- students enrolled
Woodgate Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodgate Elem School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Matteson, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodgate Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodgate Elem School
Woodgate Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Matteson, Illinois, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 260 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 predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Esd 159 spends $21,734 per pupil, 28% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Matteson's public schools, it stands alongside Marya Yates Elementary School (284 students): Woodgate Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.5:1).
Esd 159 also operates Colin Powell Middle Sch (564 students) and Marya Yates Elementary School (284 students) alongside Woodgate Elem 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 Woodgate Elem School compares
Woodgate Elem 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$21,734
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Woodgate Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Esd 159, which includes Woodgate Elem School.
$21,734
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 28.2%
Federal 10.0%
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 Woodgate Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Powell Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marya Yates Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodgate Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Matteson
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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodgate Elem School
How many students attend Woodgate Elem School?
Woodgate Elem School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Matteson, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodgate Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodgate Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodgate Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Woodgate Elem School is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in Matteson, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodgate Elem School?
Woodgate Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Woodgate Elem School rank among public schools in Matteson?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodgate Elem School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Matteson, 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 Matteson on the city page.
Is Woodgate Elem School a good school?
Woodgate Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Esd 159?
Besides Woodgate Elem School, Esd 159 also operates Colin Powell Middle Sch (564 students), Marya Yates Elementary School (284 students), and Sieden Prairie Elementary School (279 students). See the Esd 159 district page for the complete list.
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