Woodrow Wilson Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
512 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
27%

Black
1%
17%

White
1%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
512 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.
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