Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wauconda Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wauconda Grade School serves the southeast part of Wauconda, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wauconda Grade School's student population of 421 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Wauconda Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauconda Grade School is 0.54, 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
#1769 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauconda Grade School's ranking?
Wauconda Grade School is ranked #1769 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wauconda Grade School often compared to?
Wauconda Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Crown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wauconda Grade School?
421 students attend Wauconda Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wauconda Grade School students are White, 46% 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 Wauconda Grade School?
Wauconda Grade School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wauconda Grade School offer ?
Wauconda Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wauconda Grade School part of?
Wauconda Grade School is part of Wauconda CUSD 118 School District.
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