Carolyn Wenz Elem School

437 W Washington St
Paris, IL 61944

www.paris95.k12.il.us

244 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School, located in Paris, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Paris Community Unit School District 4, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social development for its young students. The school typically serves children in the early primary grades, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during these formative years.

Situated on West Washington Street, the school is known for its role in the Paris community, often acting as a hub for family engagement and early childhood education. By providing a structured curriculum and maintaining a focus on student well-being, Carolyn Wenz Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels. The school community prides itself on collaborative efforts between staff, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure each child receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive academically and personally.

244

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolyn Wenz Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	8

White
224 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.3 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Paris-Union SD 95
Phone:	(217)466-3140
Website:	http://www.paris95.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 77