EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Eugene Field Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wheeling CCSD 21 school district, located in Wheeling, IL with about 568 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Eugene Field Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Eugene Field Elementary School is a public school located in Wheeling, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to provide a strong educational foundation, preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
In addition to its core academic programs, Eugene Field Elementary places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement. The school often implements initiatives designed to support English language learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, ensuring that all pupils have equitable access to resources. With a focus on small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the staff at Eugene Field works to address the unique needs of every child, creating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Eugene Field Elem School at (847) 520-2780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wheeling, IL 60090-3924
(847) 520-2780
EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wheeling, IL with about 568 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wheeling CCSD 21
- Total Students:
- 568
- Teachers:
- 33.8
- 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
* 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 568 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 83.5%
- White
- 9.7%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.