Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Woodrow Wilson Elementary School serves the southern part of East Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest boundary being about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
17%
0.30
(22-23)
27.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don D Shute Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
162 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is part of East Peoria SD 86 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Woodrow Wilson Elementary School serves the southern part of East Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest boundary being about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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