WEGNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wegner Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Chicago ESD 33 school district, located in West Chicago, IL with about 412 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 33 teachers, Wegner Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Wegner Elementary School, located at 1180 Marcella Lane in West Chicago, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the community within the West Chicago Elementary School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. It emphasizes fundamental academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills necessary for students as they progress through their early elementary years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Wegner Elementary focuses on community engagement and building partnerships with families to support student success. The school staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. By utilizing various instructional strategies and resources, the school strives to meet the unique needs of each student, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on a safe, respectful, and collaborative school culture.

For more information, contact Wegner Elementary School at (630) 293-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1180 Marcella Ln
West Chicago, IL 60185-5050
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WEGNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Chicago, IL with about 412 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
412
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 412 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.0%
White
22.1%
Asian
7.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black or African American
2.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.