- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Worth, IL
Worthwoods Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Worthwoods Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174338004342
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthwoods Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Worth · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 272
- students enrolled
Worthwoods Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthwoods Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Worth, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Worthwoods Elem School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 174338004342 · Worth, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Worth Elem School (413 students)
Worthwoods Elem School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Worthwoods Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worth Elem Sch
Worth Elem School
413 students
- Worth Jr High
Worth Jr High School
330 students
- This school
Worthwoods Elem School
272 students
What this shows Worthwoods Elem School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worthwoods Elem School compares
Worthwoods 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Worthwoods 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 Worthwoods Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthwoods 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worthwoods Elem School
How many students attend Worthwoods Elem School?
Worthwoods Elem School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Worth, IL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthwoods Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthwoods Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthwoods Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Worthwoods Elem School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Worth, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthwoods Elem School?
Worthwoods Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Worthwoods Elem School rank among public schools in Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthwoods Elem School ranks #3 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 Worthwoods Elem School, Worth Sd 127 also operates Worth Elem School (413 students) and Worth Jr High School (330 students). See the Worth Sd 127 district page for the complete list.