Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilder-waite Grade School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilder-Waite Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Peoria, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilder-waite Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilder-waite Grade School's student population of 404 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
Where 'Once You're a Wildcat, You're Always a Wildcat!'
School Rankings
Wilder-waite Grade School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilder-waite Grade School is 0.66, 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
#239 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilder-waite Grade School's ranking?
Wilder-waite Grade School is ranked #239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wilder-waite Grade School often compared to?
Wilder-waite Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Grove Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilder-waite Grade School?
404 students attend Wilder-waite Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wilder-waite Grade School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilder-waite Grade School?
Wilder-waite Grade School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilder-waite Grade School offer ?
Wilder-waite Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilder-waite Grade School part of?
Wilder-waite Grade School is part of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District.
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