Wilson Creek Elementary School

25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wilson Creek Elementary School serves 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wilson Creek Elementary School's student population of 752 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wilson Creek Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Wilson Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Julian Rogus School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wilson Creek Elementary School?
752 students attend Wilson Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wilson Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Creek Elementary School?
Wilson Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wilson Creek Elementary School part of?
Wilson Creek Elementary School is part of Manhattan SD 114 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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