James R Wood Elementary School

320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James R Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

James R Wood Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

James R Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James R Wood Elementary School is 0.30, 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
This School
State Level (IL)
#1625 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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30-34%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
83%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James R Wood Elementary School's ranking?
James R Wood Elementary School is ranked #1625 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend James R Wood Elementary School?
276 students attend James R Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of James R Wood Elementary School students are White, 11% 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 James R Wood Elementary School?
James R Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does James R Wood Elementary School offer ?
James R Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is James R Wood Elementary School part of?
James R Wood Elementary School is part of Somonauk CUSD 432 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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