- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Worth Elem School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 174338004338 · Worth, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Worth Jr High School (330 students)
Worth Elem School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Worth Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Worth Elem School
413 students
- Worth Jr High
Worth Jr High School
330 students
- Worthwoods Ele
Worthwoods Elem School
272 students
What this shows Worth Elem School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worth Elem School compares
Worth Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$18,679
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Worth Sd 127 reports $18,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.