Wegner Elementary School
Tel:
(630) 293-6400
Wegner Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wegner Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Wegner Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wegner Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wegner Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2639 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 22% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Chicago ESD 33 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wegner Elementary School is Community High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Benjamin Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Turner Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Chicago Turner Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 389 students
0.8 miles
750 Ingalton Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050 0.8 K-5 389 - West Chicago Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,051 students
1.9 miles
326 Joliet St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-6200 1.9 9-12 2,051 - West Chicago Trinity School Grades: PK | 110 students
1.9 miles
331 George St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-7324 1.9 PK 110 - West Chicago Benjamin Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 272 students
2.1 miles
28w300 St Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820 2.1 5-8 272 - West Chicago Pioneer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 398 students
2.1 miles
615 Kenwood Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040 2.1 K-5 398
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