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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
2
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%

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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
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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