Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wayne Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wayne Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Wayne Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
363 students attend Wayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wayne Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wayne Elementary School part of?
Wayne Elementary School is part of School District U-46.
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