The Wheatlands Elementary School
Tel:
(630)636-3489
- The Wheatlands Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The Wheatlands Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
The Wheatlands Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- The Wheatlands Elementary School's student population of 608 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 608 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The Wheatlands Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of The Wheatlands Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #328 out of 3679 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 57% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 308 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to The Wheatlands Elementary School is Oswego East High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bednarcik Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Homestead Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Homestead Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 637 students
0.5 miles
2830 Hillsboro Blvd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630)636-3489 0.5 K-5 637 - Aurora Peter M Gombert Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 424 students
1.2 miles
2707 Ridge Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630)375-3700 1.2 K-5 424 - Oswego Oswego East High School Grades: 9-12 | 2616 students
1.3 miles
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630)636-3489 1.3 9-12 2616 - Aurora Bednarcik Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 712 students
1.4 miles
3025 Heggs Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630)636-3489 1.4 6-8 712 - Aurora Wolfs Crossing Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
1.4 miles
3015 Heggs Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630)636-3489 1.4 K-5 529
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