Wagoner Elementary School

1831 215th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wagoner Elementary School serves 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Wagoner Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wagoner Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
16%
27%
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Black
75%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Wagoner Elementary School often compared to?
Wagoner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rickover Jr High School, Sandridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wagoner Elementary School?
489 students attend Wagoner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wagoner Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wagoner Elementary School?
Wagoner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wagoner Elementary School offer ?
Wagoner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wagoner Elementary School part of?
Wagoner Elementary School is part of CCSD 168 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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