Very Good
#896 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 24% in state
W W Woodbury Elem School
Elementary School · Sandwich Cusd 430 · Sandwich, IL
A Sandwich Cusd 430 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
322 E 3rd St, Sandwich, IL 60548
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W W Woodbury Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 45 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W W Woodbury 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average319/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sandwich), 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
$83,774
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn G Haskin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–3 | 0.9 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| James R Wood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Centennial Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 2–3 | 4.2 mi | 357 | 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.
Sandwich Cusd 430
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
W W Woodbury Elem School is listed in Sandwich CUSD 430; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W W Woodbury Elem School
W W Woodbury Elem School is a public elementary school in Sandwich, IL, part of Sandwich Cusd 430, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W W Woodbury Elem School
What grades does W W Woodbury Elem School serve?
W W Woodbury Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend W W Woodbury Elem School?
W W Woodbury Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W W Woodbury Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at W W Woodbury Elem School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W W Woodbury Elem School rank in IL?
W W Woodbury Elem School ranks #896 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is W W Woodbury Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
W W Woodbury Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 W W Woodbury Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W W Woodbury Elem School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W W Woodbury Elem School a charter school?
No, W W Woodbury Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W W Woodbury Elem School a Title I school?
No, W W Woodbury Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W W Woodbury Elem School?
50.5% of students at W W Woodbury 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (815) 786-6316
- Area population (ZIP 60548)
- 11,233
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 60548; 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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