Below Average
#3030 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary School · Calumet City Sd 155 · Calumet City, IL
A Calumet City Sd 155 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
560 Wentworth Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,991
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60409; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Montessori Childrens SchoolhousePrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| St Casimir SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Washington Irving Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 740 | 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.
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.
Calumet City Sd 155
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Elementary School is listed in Calumet City SD 155; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Calumet City, IL, part of Calumet City Sd 155, serving approximately 355 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,030 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Elementary School
What grades does Wilson Elementary School serve?
Wilson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Elementary School rank in IL?
Wilson Elementary School ranks #3,030 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wilson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Wilson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Is Wilson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wilson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wilson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Wilson Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (708) 862-5166
- Area population (ZIP 60409)
- 35,253
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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.
- 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 60409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2016 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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