Wayne Thomas Elem School

www.nssd112.org/waynethomas

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wayne Thomas Elementary School is a public school located in Highland Park, Illinois, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of North Shore School District 112, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is situated in a residential area, reflecting the district's focus on neighborhood-centric education and providing a safe, nurturing environment for early childhood and elementary development.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning. Wayne Thomas is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through various extracurricular activities and an active parent-teacher organization, the school maintains strong community engagement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where both student achievement and character development are highly valued.

381

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Thomas Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	49
Black	9
Asian	15
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.7 %)
Asian
15 (3.9 %)
Black
9 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	North Shore SD 112
Phone:	(224)765-3900
Website:	http://www.nssd112.org/waynethomas
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 61

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 62