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Wayne Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Wayne, IL

A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5N443 School St, Wayne, IL 60184

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Wayne Elem School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

15.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wayne 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low89/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wayne), 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

$170,074

Median home value

$674,000

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

59.6%

Homeownership

94.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norton Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–51.4 mi506Compare →
Nature Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–62.8 mi472Compare →
Parkland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–122.9 mi250Compare →
Sycamore Trails Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–63.0 mi426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#21 of 51
District spending per student
$19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wayne Elem School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wayne Elem School

Wayne Elem School is a public elementary school in Wayne, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,671 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wayne Elem School

What grades does Wayne Elem School serve?

Wayne Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Wayne Elem School?

Wayne Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elem School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wayne Elem School rank in IL?

Wayne Elem School ranks #2,671 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Wayne Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wayne Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Wayne Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wayne Elem School a charter school?

No, Wayne Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wayne Elem School a Title I school?

No, Wayne Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Elem School?

15.7% of students at Wayne 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 60184)
2,280
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
50.6
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 60184; 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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