WAYNE THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wayne Thomas Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the North Shore SD 112 school district, located in Highland Park, IL with about 299 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Wayne Thomas Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wayne Thomas Elementary School is a public school located in Highland Park, Illinois, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of North Shore School District 112, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is situated in a residential area, reflecting the district's focus on neighborhood-centric education and providing a safe, nurturing environment for early childhood and elementary development.
The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning. Wayne Thomas is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through various extracurricular activities and an active parent-teacher organization, the school maintains strong community engagement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where both student achievement and character development are highly valued.
For more information, contact Wayne Thomas Elem School at (224) 765-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Highland Park, IL 60035-1135
(224) 765-3900
WAYNE THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Highland Park, IL with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Shore SD 112
- Total Students:
- 299
- Teachers:
- 27.23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 299 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAYNE THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.