At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
241
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
71%+17.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Wilcox Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 241 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 186 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSpringfield SD 186
County17167
CitySpringfield
ZIP62702
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173708003847
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment241
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.0%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian33.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native46.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races13.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.0%
Black
0.4%
Asian
33.7%
Two+
13.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.