Wilson Elementary School

560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409

www.calumetcity155.org

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School, located at 560 Wentworth Ave in Calumet City, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calumet City School District 155. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and holistic student well-being, the school aims to prepare children for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Wilson Elementary serves as an integral part of the Calumet City community. The school environment typically emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and community stakeholders to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary for their personal and educational progress. Through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs, Wilson Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.

366

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	136
Black	205
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

Black
205 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
136 (37.2 %)
Two or More
16 (4.4 %)
White
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Calumet City SD 155
Phone:	(708)862-5166
Website:	http://www.calumetcity155.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 61

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 115