At a glance
Reported students
73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
73
South Wilmington Grade School: 73 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
9.1:1 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
- 80
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about South Wilmington Grade School
South Wilmington Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in S Wilmington. It is one of 1 current school records connected to South Wilmington CCSD 74. NCES reports 73 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, 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 (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Wilmington Grade School
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near South Wilmington Grade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Elem School Elementary · Gardner CCSD 72C | PK–08 | 146 | 2 mi |
| Braceville Elem School Elementary · Braceville SD 75 | KG–08 | 130 | 3.6 mi |
| Reed-Custer Elementary School Elementary · Reed Custer CUSD 255U | PK–05 | 690 | 6.7 mi |
| Coal City Early Childhood Center Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | PK–01 | 437 | 7.2 mi |
| Coal City Intermediate School Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | 04–05 | 294 | 7.8 mi |
| Coal City Elem School Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | 02–03 | 302 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Wilmington Grade School
What grades does South Wilmington Grade School serve?
South Wilmington Grade School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Wilmington CCSD 74.
How many students attend South Wilmington Grade School?
South Wilmington Grade School reported 73 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 80 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Wilmington Grade School?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 73 students and 8 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 South Wilmington Grade School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Wilmington Grade School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Wilmington CCSD 74 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Wilmington Grade School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Wilmington Grade School in?
South Wilmington Grade School is part of South Wilmington CCSD 74, based in S Wilmington, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Wilmington Grade School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gardner Elem School (2 mi), Braceville Elem School (3.6 mi), Reed-Custer Elementary School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.