W C Petty Elementary School

www.antioch34.com

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

W.C. Petty Elementary School, located in Antioch, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational knowledge base while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking skills essential for future success.

Beyond its academic programming, W.C. Petty is known for its sense of community and commitment to inclusivity. The school promotes a positive school culture through various initiatives and programs that prioritize student well-being, character building, and collaborative learning. With a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school, the faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure each student has the resources and support necessary to thrive within the Antioch school community.

452

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W C Petty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	85
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
339 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
85 (18.8 %)
Two or More
13 (2.9 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Antioch CCSD 34
Phone:	(847)838-8100
Website:	http://www.antioch34.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 75