Excellent
#332 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Elementary School · North Shore Sd 112 · Highland Park, IL
A North Shore Sd 112 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2939 Summit Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayne Thomas Elem School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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).
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Where Wayne Thomas 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated864/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Highland Park), 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
$161,811
Median home value
$594,600
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Terrace Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Indian Trail Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Walden Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 447 | 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.
North Shore Sd 112
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne Thomas Elem School is listed in North Shore SD 112; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Thomas Elem School
Wayne Thomas Elem School is a public elementary school in Highland Park, IL, part of North Shore Sd 112, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Thomas Elem School
What grades does Wayne Thomas Elem School serve?
Wayne Thomas Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wayne Thomas Elem School?
Wayne Thomas Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Thomas Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Thomas Elem School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Thomas Elem School rank in IL?
Wayne Thomas Elem School ranks #332 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wayne Thomas Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Thomas Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Wayne Thomas Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Thomas Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wayne Thomas Elem School a charter school?
No, Wayne Thomas Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Thomas Elem School a Title I school?
No, Wayne Thomas Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (224) 765-3900
- Area population (ZIP 60035)
- 30,236
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 60035; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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