- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Woodgate Elem School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 173630003753 · Matteson, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Colin Powell Middle Sch (564 students)
Woodgate Elem School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Woodgate Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colin Powell M
Colin Powell Middle Sch
564 students
- Marya Yates El
Marya Yates Elementary School
284 students
- Sieden Prairie
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
279 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong Elem School
266 students
- This school
Woodgate Elem School
260 students
What this shows Woodgate Elem School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodgate Elem School compares
Woodgate Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,994
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
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.
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
District finance for Esd 159 reports $23,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.