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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOMER CCSD 33C·NCES 171950004518

Luther J Schilling School

16025 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491 · (708) 226-7900 · Will County
GRADES 02–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL587 STUDENTS
Enrollment
587
Elementary
DISTRICT 501 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 56%
Community
3
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 2
174
Grade 3
199
Grade 4
214
Student demographics
White
47982%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 45%
Hispanic
7713%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 29%
Black
81%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 16%
Asian
71%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Two+
163%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
30051%
Female
28749%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Luther J Schilling SchoolHadley Middle SchoolHomer Jr High School
Based on grade levels within Homer CCSD 33C. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

IAR + ISA 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 4-5)
English Language Arts
67.3%
IL avg 51.0% . +16.8pp since 2023
Math
65.5%
IL avg 37.9% . +7.8pp since 2023

What this means: On the IAR + ISA, Illinois's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 66 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Illinois schools, those numbers are about 51 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 17 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 8 points.

Source: IAR + ISA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
587
-171 (-23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 15.8:1
% White
82%
was 86%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Luther J Schilling School

Located at 16025 S Cedar Rd, in Homer Glen, Illinois, Luther J Schilling School is a sprawling elementary school that serves 587 students (grades 2 through 4), run under Homer CCSD 33C. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 54% bigger than typical.

Within Homer CCSD 33C, which oversees 6 schools and 3,704 students, Luther J Schilling School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Luther J Schilling School shows that 82% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 62% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Luther J Schilling School shows 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.5:1. The state averages about 13.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Across the wider county, census data for Will County shows the typical household earns roughly $109,984 per year, about 38% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Across Will County's 209 public schools (combined enrollment of about 113,008 students), Luther J Schilling School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is William E Young School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Luther J Schilling School operates from a suburban location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 23%: 758 students in 2018 compared to 587 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 8% to 13%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 14.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Will County at a glance

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Population
701,462
Census ACS
Median income
$109,984
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
209
113,008 students

Quick facts

School name
Luther J Schilling School
District
Homer CCSD 33C
Address
16025 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone
(708) 226-7900
County
Will County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
02–04
Total enrollment
587
Teachers (FTE)
41
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
171950004518
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Homer CCSD 33C
Other schools in Homer Glen
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Luther J Schilling School
How many students attend Luther J Schilling School?
Luther J Schilling School enrolls approximately 587 students in grades 02-04.
What grades does Luther J Schilling School serve?
Luther J Schilling School serves grades 02-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther J Schilling School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Luther J Schilling School is approximately 14.5:1 (41 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Luther J Schilling School?
At Luther J Schilling School, the student body is approximately 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Luther J Schilling School public or private?
Luther J Schilling School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Homer CCSD 33C.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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