Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grace Mcwayne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School's student population of 346 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Grace Mcwayne 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 Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
7%
28%

Black
1%
16%

White
85%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Mcwayne Elementary School's ranking?
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grace Mcwayne Elementary School often compared to?
Grace Mcwayne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifford Johnson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grace Mcwayne Elementary School?
346 students attend Grace Mcwayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Grace Mcwayne Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Mcwayne Elementary School?
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grace Mcwayne Elementary School offer ?
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grace Mcwayne Elementary School part of?
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is part of Batavia USD 101 School District.
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