IllinoisSchoolsGeorge T Wilkins Elem School

George T Wilkins Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 06
Justice, Illinois · Indian Springs SD 109
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students416
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
416
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
82%+28.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

George T Wilkins Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Justice, Illinois. The school enrolls 416 students. It is part of the Indian Springs SD 109 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
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictIndian Springs SD 109
County17031
CityJustice
ZIP60458
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170717000371

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment416
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino17.3%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian23.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native56.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
17.3%
Black
1.0%
Asian
23.9%
Two+
1.8%
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.

FRL %82%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)