Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waltham Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Waltham Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Utica, IL, encompassing approximately 52.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waltham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Waltham Elementary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waltham Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waltham Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waltham Elementary School's ranking?
Waltham Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Waltham Elementary School?
246 students attend Waltham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Waltham Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waltham Elementary School?
Waltham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waltham Elementary School offer ?
Waltham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Waltham Elementary School part of?
Waltham Elementary School is part of Waltham CCSD 185 School District.
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