Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waterbury Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Waterbury Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterbury Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Waterbury Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Waterbury Elementary School?
439 students attend Waterbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Waterbury Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterbury Elementary School?
Waterbury Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waterbury Elementary School offer ?
Waterbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Waterbury Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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