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Wolcott School

200 N Wolcott St
Thornton, IL 60476
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
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%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Wolcott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wolcott School's student population of 255 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
255 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 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 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wolcott School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
20-24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wolcott School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wolcott School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wolcott School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wolcott School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wolcott School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wolcott School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wolcott School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wolcott School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Wolcott School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wolcott 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 (19-20)
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wolcott School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 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 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
What school district is Wolcott School part of?
Wolcott School is part of Thornton SD 154 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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