Wagoner Elementary School

1831 215th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wagoner Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Wagoner Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wagoner Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
17%
27%
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Black
74%
17%
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White
3%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wagoner Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Wagoner Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wagoner Elementary 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 (14-15)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wagoner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Wagoner Elementary School often compared to?
Wagoner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rickover Jr High School, Sandridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wagoner Elementary School?
476 students attend Wagoner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wagoner Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wagoner Elementary School?
Wagoner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wagoner Elementary School offer ?
Wagoner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wagoner Elementary School part of?
Wagoner Elementary School is part of CCSD 168 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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