Winkler Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Winkler Elementary School serves 272 students in grades 4-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
51%
17%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Winkler Elementary School?
272 students attend Winkler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Winkler Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winkler Elementary School?
Winkler Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winkler Elementary School offer ?
Winkler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Winkler Elementary School part of?
Winkler Elementary School is part of Carbondale Education Service District 95.

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