Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wayne Builta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayne Builta Elementary School serves the southeast part of Bolingbrook, IL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Builta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wayne Builta Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wayne Builta 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 Wayne Builta Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#443 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
62%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Builta Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Builta Elementary School is ranked #443 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wayne Builta Elementary School?
345 students attend Wayne Builta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wayne Builta Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Builta Elementary School?
Wayne Builta Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne Builta Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Builta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wayne Builta Elementary School part of?
Wayne Builta Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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