Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Wanda Kendall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wanda Kendall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wanda Kendall Elementary School's student population of 116 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wanda Kendall Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
79%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Wanda Kendall Elementary School?
116 students attend Wanda Kendall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wanda Kendall Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wanda Kendall Elementary School?
Wanda Kendall Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wanda Kendall Elementary School offer ?
Wanda Kendall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Wanda Kendall Elementary School part of?
Wanda Kendall Elementary School is part of Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District.
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