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#2623 of 3,813 schools in IL
Carolyn Wenz Elem School
Elementary School · Paris-union Sd 95 · Paris, IL
A Paris-union Sd 95 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
437 W Washington St, Paris, IL 61944
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carolyn Wenz Elem School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carolyn Wenz Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,071/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,652
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paris-union Sd 95
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is listed in Paris-Union SD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carolyn Wenz Elem School
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is a public elementary school in Paris, IL, part of Paris-union Sd 95, serving approximately 256 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,623 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolyn Wenz Elem School
What grades does Carolyn Wenz Elem School serve?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Wenz Elem School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carolyn Wenz Elem School rank in IL?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School ranks #2,623 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carolyn Wenz Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carolyn Wenz Elem School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carolyn Wenz Elem School a charter school?
No, Carolyn Wenz Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carolyn Wenz Elem School a Title I school?
No, Carolyn Wenz Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carolyn Wenz Elem School?
71.9% of students at Carolyn Wenz Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Edgar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (217) 466-3140
- Area population (ZIP 61944)
- 11,426
- Area average commute
- 15.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61944; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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