Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wayne Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wayne Thomas Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayne Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Thomas Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School is ranked #730 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wayne Thomas Elementary School often compared to?
Wayne Thomas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Wayne Thomas Elementary School?
360 students attend Wayne Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wayne Thomas Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Thomas Elementary School?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayne Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wayne Thomas Elementary School part of?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School is part of North Shore SD 112 School District.
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