Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wayne Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayne Thomas Elementary School serves the northwest part of Highland Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wayne Thomas Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wayne Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Thomas Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#118 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wayne Thomas Elementary School often compared to?
Wayne Thomas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wayne Thomas Elementary School?
449 students attend Wayne Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wayne Thomas Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Thomas Elementary School?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wayne Thomas Elementary School part of?
Wayne Thomas Elementary School is part of North Shore SD 112 School District.
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