The Wheatlands Elementary School

www.oswego308.org

550 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Wheatlands Elementary School, located at 2290 Barrington Dr in Aurora, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Oswego Community Unit School District 308. As a public elementary school, it caters to students in the surrounding residential community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and the fostering of a collaborative school culture. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum that meets state standards while offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in both arts and athletics.

Beyond its academic offerings, The Wheatlands is recognized for its emphasis on building a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school community frequently emphasizes character development and inclusive practices, aiming to create a welcoming environment for a diverse student body. By utilizing modern facilities and integrating technology into the classroom, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and academic growth.

550

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Wheatlands Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	64
Black	61
Asian	122
Two or More	44
American Indian	4

White
255 (46.4 %)
Asian
122 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
64 (11.6 %)
Black
61 (11.1 %)
Two or More
44 (8.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)636-3500
Website:	http://www.oswego308.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 106