Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wolcott School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolcott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wolcott School's student population of 252 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wolcott School is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wolcott School?
252 students attend Wolcott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wolcott School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolcott School?
Wolcott School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wolcott School offer ?
Wolcott School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wolcott School part of?
Wolcott School is part of Thornton SD 154 School District.
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