Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wasco 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Wasco Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wasco Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wasco Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 3,426 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 28% IL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wasco Elementary School?
463 students attend Wasco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wasco Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasco Elementary School?
Wasco Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wasco Elementary School offer ?
Wasco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wasco Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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