At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426
George T Wilkins Elem School: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 414
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about George T Wilkins Elem School
George T Wilkins Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Justice. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Indian Springs SD 109. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.3%). English learners represent 24.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking George T Wilkins Elem School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.1%
- Hispanic23.3%
- Black21.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Indian Springs SD 109
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bridgeview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
436 reported students
Robina Lyle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
329 reported students
Frank A Brodnicki Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
618 reported students
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
508 reported students
Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
146 reported students
Public schools near George T Wilkins Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robina Lyle Elementary School Elementary · Indian Springs SD 109 | KG–06 | 329 | 0.7 mi |
| Bridgeview Elem School Elementary · Indian Springs SD 109 | KG–06 | 436 | 0.9 mi |
| Frank A Brodnicki Elem School Elementary · Indian Springs SD 109 | KG–06 | 618 | 0.9 mi |
| Maddock Elementary School Elementary · Burbank SD 111 | KG–05 | 356 | 1.4 mi |
| Dorn Elementary School Elementary · North Palos SD 117 | PK–01 | 431 | 1.5 mi |
| Glen Oaks Elem School Elementary · North Palos SD 117 | 02–05 | 649 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George T Wilkins Elem School
What grades does George T Wilkins Elem School serve?
George T Wilkins Elem School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Indian Springs SD 109.
How many students attend George T Wilkins Elem School?
George T Wilkins Elem School reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 414 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George T Wilkins Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 416 students and 37.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George T Wilkins Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George T Wilkins Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indian Springs SD 109 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George T Wilkins Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George T Wilkins Elem School in?
George T Wilkins Elem School is part of Indian Springs SD 109, based in Justice, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George T Wilkins Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robina Lyle Elementary School (0.7 mi), Bridgeview Elem School (0.9 mi), Frank A Brodnicki Elem School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.