Wilson Elementary School

560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
358 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wilson 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
<50%
32%
(16-17)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
36%
27%
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Black
59%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Wilson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
358 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wilson Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Calumet City SD 155 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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