Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wiesbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wiesbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wiesbrook Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wiesbrook 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 Wiesbrook Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#540 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiesbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Wiesbrook Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wiesbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Wiesbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wiesbrook Elementary School?
499 students attend Wiesbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wiesbrook Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiesbrook Elementary School?
Wiesbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wiesbrook Elementary School offer ?
Wiesbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wiesbrook Elementary School part of?
Wiesbrook Elementary School is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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