Wilton Center Elementary School (Closed 2015)

29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wilton Center Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(13-14)
40-49%
59%
(13-14)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
27%
Source: 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilton Center Elementary School?
81 students attend Wilton Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wilton Center Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilton Center Elementary School?
Wilton Center Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilton Center Elementary School offer ?
Wilton Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Wilton Center Elementary School part of?
Wilton Center Elementary School is part of Peotone Community Unit School District 207u.

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