Enrollment
622
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cicero, IL
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171020005025
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 622
- students enrolled
Woodrow Wilson Elem School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Woodrow Wilson Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cicero, Illinois, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 33% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cicero Sd 99 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cicero's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elem School (453 students): Woodrow Wilson Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students) and Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson 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 Woodrow Wilson Elem School compares
Woodrow Wilson 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$20,733
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
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 622 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171020005025
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Woodrow Wilson Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.7%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Woodrow Wilson Elem School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Woodrow Wilson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cicero West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Cicero
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
T Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
450 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Columbus East Elem School
Standard public school
411 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cicero East Elem School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Drexel Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Daniel Burnham Elem School
Standard public school
185 students 14:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Elem School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elem School?
Woodrow Wilson Elem School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem School is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Elem School?
Woodrow Wilson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Woodrow Wilson Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, 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 Cicero on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson Elem School a good school?
Woodrow Wilson Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also less 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 Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Elem School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), and Warren Park School (695 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.