Wegner Elementary School

www.wego33.org

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wegner Elementary School, located at 1180 Marcella Lane in West Chicago, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the community within the West Chicago Elementary School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. It emphasizes fundamental academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills necessary for students as they progress through their early elementary years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Wegner Elementary focuses on community engagement and building partnerships with families to support student success. The school staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. By utilizing various instructional strategies and resources, the school strives to meet the unique needs of each student, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on a safe, respectful, and collaborative school culture.

365

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wegner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	236
Black	20
Asian	26
Two or More	10

Hispanic
236 (64.7 %)
White
73 (20.0 %)
Asian
26 (7.1 %)
Black
20 (5.5 %)
Two or More
10 (2.7 %)

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:	West Chicago ESD 33
Phone:	(630)293-6400
Website:	http://www.wego33.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 68

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 66