W J Zahnow Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W J Zahnow Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W J Zahnow Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W J Zahnow Elementary School often compared to?
W J Zahnow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valmeyer Elementary School, Eagleview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School?
488 students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of W J Zahnow Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W J Zahnow Elementary School?
W J Zahnow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does W J Zahnow Elementary School offer ?
W J Zahnow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is W J Zahnow Elementary School part of?
W J Zahnow Elementary School is part of Waterloo CUSD 5 School District.
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