Wiley Elementary School

www.usd116.org

234 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wiley Elementary School, located at 1602 S Anderson St in Urbana, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Urbana School District #116. As a community-focused public school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.

Beyond the classroom, Wiley Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere that engages families and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s staff focuses on personalized instruction to meet the unique needs of every learner, often incorporating local resources and community partnerships to enrich the educational experience. By prioritizing equity and student well-being, Wiley Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement, helping students build the essential skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they progress through their schooling.

234

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wiley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	13
Black	127
Asian	2
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

Black
127 (54.3 %)
White
48 (20.5 %)
Two or More
42 (17.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Urbana SD 116
Phone:	(217)384-3670
Website:	http://www.usd116.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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 42

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 32