Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wilton Center 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilton Center Elementary School?
81 students attend Wilton Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wilton Center Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilton Center Elementary School?
Wilton Center Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilton Center Elementary School offer ?
Wilton Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Wilton Center Elementary School part of?
Wilton Center Elementary School is part of Peotone Community Unit School District 207u.
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