Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wolcott School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50% in IL)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Wolcott School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wolcott School?
255 students attend Wolcott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Wolcott School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolcott School?
Wolcott School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wolcott School offer ?
Wolcott School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
