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Indian Knoll Elementary School vs. Wegner Elementary School

Should you attend Indian Knoll Elementary School or Wegner Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Indian Knoll Elementary School
N645 Indian Knoll Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wegner Elementary School
1180 Marcella Ln
West Chicago, IL 60185
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Indian Knoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Wegner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Knoll Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wegner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
296 students
365 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Indian Knoll Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wegner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Indian Knoll Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wegner Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Indian Knoll Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wegner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Indian Knoll Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wegner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2353 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2529 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Indian Knoll Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wegner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Knoll Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wegner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Knoll Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wegner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Indian Knoll Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wegner Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
63
Grade 1 Students
58
71
Grade 2 Students
60
73
Grade 3 Students
49
44
Grade 4 Students
46
64
Grade 5 Students
41
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Indian Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wegner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Indian Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wegner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Indian Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wegner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Indian Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wegner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Indian Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wegner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Indian Knoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wegner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Indian Knoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wegner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
45%
(11-12 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Indian Knoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wegner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Chicago ESD 33 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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