Enrollment
413
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worth, IL
Worth Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Worth Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174338004338
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Worth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 413
- students enrolled
Worth Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Worth, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worth Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worth Elem School
Worth Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Worth, Illinois, enrolling 413 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Worth Sd 127 also operates Worth Jr High School (330 students) and Worthwoods Elem School (272 students) alongside Worth 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 Worth Elem School compares
Worth 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$17,482
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Worth Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worth Sd 127, which includes Worth Elem School.
$17,482
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 42.9%
Federal 17.9%
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 Worth Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthwoods Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Worth Elem School
How many students attend Worth Elem School?
Worth Elem School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Worth, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Worth Elem School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Worth, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth Elem School?
Worth Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Worth Elem School rank among public schools in Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Worth, 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 Worth on the city page.
Is Worth Elem School a good school?
Worth Elem School earns 29/100 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 Worth Sd 127?
Besides Worth Elem School, Worth Sd 127 also operates Worth Jr High School (330 students) and Worthwoods Elem School (272 students). See the Worth Sd 127 district page for the complete list.
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