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W J Zahnow Elementary School

301 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(School attendance zone shown in map)
W J Zahnow Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
W J Zahnow Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
488 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of W J Zahnow Elementary School is 0.12, 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
94%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in W J Zahnow Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of W J Zahnow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W J Zahnow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W J Zahnow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W J Zahnow Elementary School often compared to?
W J Zahnow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valmeyer Elementary School, Eagleview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School?
488 students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of W J Zahnow Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W J Zahnow Elementary School?
W J Zahnow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does W J Zahnow Elementary School offer ?
W J Zahnow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is W J Zahnow Elementary School part of?
W J Zahnow Elementary School is part of Waterloo CUSD 5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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