W J Zahnow Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W J Zahnow Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of W J Zahnow Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W J Zahnow Elementary School often compared to?
W J Zahnow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valmeyer Elementary School, Eagleview Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School?
487 students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of W J Zahnow Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W J Zahnow Elementary School?
W J Zahnow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does W J Zahnow Elementary School offer ?
W J Zahnow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is W J Zahnow Elementary School part of?
W J Zahnow Elementary School is part of Waterloo CUSD 5 School District.
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