What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

Wheeling, IL School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios

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School Staff — 2025i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $85K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

17.4:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$109K

Local Median Incomei

$85K

By District

Township HSD 214High School District · 11,737 students

Teachers earn an average of $120K. 94.1% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

827 total FTE

766 Teachers (93%)

61 Counselors (7%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$120K

16.5 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei94.1%

Attendance ratei94.1%

Administration

Avg Salary

$165K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

61.2

1 per 192 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi2.2%

Out-of-fieldi5.6%

Provisional licensei1.2%

Wheeling CCSD 21Elementary District · 6,239 students

Teachers earn an average of $94K. 90.4% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$94K

14.7 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.4%

Attendance ratei90.4%

Administration

Avg Salary

$131K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi7.9%

Out-of-fieldi0.7%

Provisional licensei2.9%

Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125High School District · 4,719 students

Teachers earn an average of $120K. 95.2% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

320 total FTE

297 Teachers (93%)

23 Counselors (7%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$120K

15.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei95.2%

Attendance ratei95.2%

Administration

Avg Salary

$188K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 205 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.7%

Out-of-fieldi1.7%

Provisional licensei2.6%

Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102Elementary District · 2,542 students

Teachers earn an average of $94K. 93.5% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$94K

16.7 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei93.5%

Attendance ratei93.5%

Administration

Avg Salary

$145K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi1.6%

Provisional licensei1.9%

Prospect Heights SD 23Elementary District · 1,468 students

Teachers earn an average of $76K. 90.8% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$76K

13.9 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.8%

Attendance ratei90.8%

Administration

Avg Salary

$138K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3.9%

Out-of-fieldi0.9%

Provisional licensei2%