Wilcox Elementary School
Tel:
(217)525-3281
- Wilcox Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 278 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilcox Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilcox Elementary School is 0.58, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1957 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 31% | 17% |
| White | 57% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield SD 186 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilcox Elementary School is Lanphier High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Fairview Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 291 students
0.7 miles
2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3211 0.7 K-5 291 - Springfield Feitshans Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
1.0 miles
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3030 1.0 PK-5 420 - Springfield Lanphier High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1258 students
1.6 miles
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3080 1.6 9-12 1258 - Springfield Ridgely Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 362 students
1.6 miles
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3259 1.6 PK-5 362 - Springfield Mcclernand Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 257 students
2.2 miles
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3247 2.2 K-5 257
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