GEORGE T WILKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
George T Wilkins Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indian Springs SD 109 school district, located in Justice, IL with about 536 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, George T Wilkins Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
George T. Wilkins Elementary School, located in Justice, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Indian Springs School District 109. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also incorporating programs that encourage critical thinking and collaboration.
Beyond academics, Wilkins Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be welcoming, with an active focus on building partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Justice community to enhance the student experience. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact George T Wilkins Elem School at (708) 496-8708 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Justice, IL 60458-1569
(708) 496-8708
GEORGE T WILKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Justice, IL with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Indian Springs SD 109
- Total Students:
- 536
- Teachers:
- 38.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 536 students
- White
- 64.4%
- Black or African American
- 21.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.