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Wanda Kendall Elem School
Elementary School · Iroquois County Cusd 9 · Watseka, IL
An Iroquois County Cusd 9 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
535 E Porter Ave, Watseka, IL 60970
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wanda Kendall Elem School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wanda Kendall Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watseka), 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
$48,456
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Iroquois County Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wanda Kendall Elem School is listed in Iroquois County CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wanda Kendall Elem School
Wanda Kendall Elem School is a public elementary school in Watseka, IL, part of Iroquois County Cusd 9, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,087 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wanda Kendall Elem School
What grades does Wanda Kendall Elem School serve?
Wanda Kendall Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Wanda Kendall Elem School?
Wanda Kendall Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wanda Kendall Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wanda Kendall Elem School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wanda Kendall Elem School rank in IL?
Wanda Kendall Elem School ranks #2,087 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wanda Kendall Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wanda Kendall Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Wanda Kendall Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wanda Kendall Elem School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wanda Kendall Elem School a charter school?
No, Wanda Kendall Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wanda Kendall Elem School a Title I school?
No, Wanda Kendall Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wanda Kendall Elem School?
76.1% of students at Wanda Kendall 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Iroquois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (815) 432-2112
- Area population (ZIP 60970)
- 5,965
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 · 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.
- 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 60970; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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