437 W Washington St
Paris, IL 61944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School serves 224 students in grades 3-5.
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
224 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carolyn Wenz Elementary School is 0.12, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1392 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
94%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Carolyn Wenz Elementary School?

224 students attend Carolyn Wenz Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Carolyn Wenz Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Carolyn Wenz Elementary School offer ?

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5

What school district is Carolyn Wenz Elementary School part of?

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School is part of Paris-Union School District 95.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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