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Wegner Elementary School

1180 Marcella Ln
West Chicago, IL 60185
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wegner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wegner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wegner Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
School Motto
Together for Excellence
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wegner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wegner Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
27%
10-14%
30%
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
69%
28%
Black
6%
17%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wegner Elementary School's ranking?
Wegner Elementary School is ranked #2447 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wegner Elementary School often compared to?
Wegner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Knoll Elementary School, Norton Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wegner Elementary School?
365 students attend Wegner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wegner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wegner Elementary School?
Wegner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wegner Elementary School offer ?
Wegner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wegner Elementary School part of?
Wegner Elementary School is part of West Chicago Education Service District 33.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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