Wiley Elementary School
- Wiley Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Wiley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Wiley Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wiley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wiley Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to 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 | #2958 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 42% | 17% |
| White | 34% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Urbana SD 116 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wiley Elementary School is Urbana High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Urbana Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Urbana Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Urbana Urbana Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 894 students
0.3 miles
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217)384-3685 0.3 6-8 894 - Urbana Urbana High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1104 students
0.6 miles
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217)384-3505 0.6 9-12 1104 - Urbana Yankee Ridge Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 275 students
0.6 miles
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217)384-3608 0.6 K-5 275 - Urbana Leal Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 407 students
0.8 miles
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217)384-3618 0.8 K-5 407 - Urbana Thomas Paine Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 301 students
0.8 miles
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217)384-3602 0.8 K-5 301
School Reviews
| 5 I love the staff at Wiley. The parents are always welcome and there are lots of opportunities to help. - Posted by Parent - adeli |
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