George T Wilkins Elem School

www.isd109.org

450 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

George T. Wilkins Elementary School, located in Justice, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Indian Springs School District 109. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also incorporating programs that encourage critical thinking and collaboration.

Beyond academics, Wilkins Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be welcoming, with an active focus on building partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Justice community to enhance the student experience. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

450

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George T Wilkins Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	95
Black	110
Asian	3
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
208 (46.2 %)
Black
110 (24.4 %)
Hispanic
95 (21.1 %)
Two or More
32 (7.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Indian Springs SD 109
Phone:	(708)496-8708
Website:	http://www.isd109.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 72