Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Waltham Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Waltham Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waltham Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Waltham Elementary School is ranked #620 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Waltham Elementary School?
224 students attend Waltham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Waltham Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waltham Elementary School?
Waltham Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waltham Elementary School offer ?
Waltham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Waltham Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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