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Waltham Elementary School

Summary:

Waltham Elementary School is a public school in Utica, Illinois, serving 224 students in grades PK-8 and part of the Waltham CCSD 185 district. The school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with particularly strong results in the upper grades. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism and lower performance among its white student population compared to other student groups.

Waltham Elementary School's academic performance is a standout, with ELA proficiency rates ranging from 72.3% to 85% in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's science proficiency rate of 78% in 2023-2024 was also much higher than the state's 53.2%. In comparison, nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School had lower ELA proficiency rates of 40.8% and 21.1%, respectively, in the same year.

However, Waltham Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 2.2% in 2019-2020 to 14.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance for white students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 890 out of 1,392 Illinois elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Addressing these challenges could further improve the school's overall effectiveness and outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2902 N Il Route 178
       Utica, IL  61373-9717

(815) 667-4417

District: Waltham CCSD 185

SchoolDigger Rank:
878th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,793 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.8%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.4% Help


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Compare Details Waltham Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Waltham Elementary School ranks better than 85.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (7.9%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waltham Elementary School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waltham Elementary School is $15,793.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waltham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waltham Elementary School 878th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Waltham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Waltham Elementary School 203rd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Waltham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Waltham CCSD 185:

SchoolDigger ranks Waltham CCSD 185 258th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waltham Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.75 219th 2020 89.2%
2004 72.97 596th 2030 70.6%
2005 73.30 556th 2022 72.5%
2006 72.28 618th 2086 70.4%
2007 64.51 899th 2095 57.1%
2008 67.94 803rd 2092 61.6%
2009 70.68 714th 2120 66.3%
2010 83.27 199th 2139 90.7%
2011 82.68 240th 2147 88.8%
2012 86.08 92nd 2166 95.8%
2013 69.76 670th 2167 69.1%
2014 56.52 951st 2093 54.6%
2015 61.67 688th 2052 66.5%
2016 59.58 753rd 2046 63.2%
2017 54.41 863rd 2044 57.8%
2018 60.89 734th 2037 64.0%
2019 58.20 819th 2086 60.7%
2021 63.20 600th 1948 69.2%
2022 61.33 733rd 2082 64.8%
2023 50.77 932nd 2077 55.1%
2024 52.42 878th 2067 57.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.90 646th 1964 67.1%
2019 48.63 989th 2019 51.0%
2021 66.62 474th 1680 71.8%
2022 73.40 463rd 1970 76.5%
2024 62.36 632nd 1942 67.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 830th 1972 57.9%
2019 58.67 755th 2019 62.6%
2021 74.51 361st 1707 78.9%
2022 65.74 582nd 1977 70.6%
2023 45.54 984th 1984 50.4%
2024 46.59 949th 1959 51.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 818th 1463 44.1%
2019 38.45 940th 1462 35.7%
2021 48.11 636th 1308 51.4%
2022 50.45 689th 1425 51.6%
2023 35.54 969th 1419 31.7%
2024 37.65 890th 1392 36.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Waltham Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.03 302nd 1185 74.5%
2004 65.65 463rd 1204 61.5%
2005 85.69 122nd 1209 89.9%
2006 69.67 398th 1272 68.7%
2007 66.66 470th 1287 63.5%
2008 77.91 245th 1293 81.1%
2009 75.21 305th 1318 76.9%
2010 77.32 262nd 1327 80.3%
2011 82.89 132nd 1344 90.2%
2012 87.96 48th 1365 96.5%
2013 78.63 253rd 1367 81.5%
2014 76.13 281st 1322 78.7%
2015 68.67 316th 1302 75.7%
2016 59.41 452nd 1294 65.1%
2017 60.40 449th 1293 65.3%
2018 71.60 306th 1293 76.3%
2019 77.98 248th 1356 81.7%
2021 89.04 94th 1241 92.4%
2022 91.83 95th 1369 93.1%
2023 91.83 91st 1367 93.3%
2024 82.76 203rd 1363 85.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.09 356th 1226 71.0%
2019 80.53 206th 1276 83.9%
2021 68.18 269th 1017 73.5%
2022 91.28 89th 1286 93.1%
2024 81.02 196th 1251 84.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.83 216th 1223 82.3%
2019 75.50 261st 1296 79.9%
2022 84.14 140th 1286 89.1%
2023 88.70 104th 1292 92.0%
2024 85.51 142nd 1264 88.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Waltham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.28 395th 889 55.6%
2019 64.26 293rd 905 67.6%
2021 83.67 90th 813 88.9%
2022 86.46 82nd 898 90.9%
2023 84.86 98th 895 89.1%
2024 68.22 234th 875 73.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Waltham Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 158 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 158
1990 169 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 169
1991 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1993 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1995 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1996 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1997 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1999 187 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 193 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 172 2 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 181
2002 177 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2003 177 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2004 216 1 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2005 213 1 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 227
2006 216 2 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 228
2007 239 3 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2008 218 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 1 232
2009 225 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 1 239
2010 228 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 2 239
2011 223 5 3 6 0 0 0 0 237
2012 206 3 2 8 0 1 2 0 222
2013 213 2 2 9 0 1 2 0 229
2014 206 5 2 15 0 0 2 0 230
2015 205 3 2 14 0 0 1 0 225
2016 198 2 3 13 0 0 1 0 217
2017 206 2 3 8 1 0 0 0 220
2018 210 3 3 9 1 0 1 0 227
2019 181 2 3 11 0 0 1 0 198
2020 184 1 2 12 0 0 1 0 200
2021 172 1 2 11 0 0 2 0 188
2022 188 2 2 17 0 0 2 0 211
2023 200 2 3 17 0 0 2 0 224
2024 223 2 3 20 0 1 4 1 254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waltham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 10.2 15.4 n/a
1990 169 10.0 16.9 n/a
1991 168 10.1 16.6 n/a
1992 167 10.1 16.5 n/a
1993 164 10.1 16.2 n/a
1994 154 10.1 15.2 n/a
1995 163 10.7 15.2 n/a
1996 163 10.7 15.2 n/a
1997 158 10.7 14.8 n/a
1998 166 10.7 15.5 n/a
1999 188 10.5 17.9 n/a
2000 196 11.8 16.6 n/a
2001 181 11.9 15.2 n/a
2002 185 11.9 15.5 0
2003 185 11.9 15.5 0
2004 229 16.3 14.0 0
2005 227 16.3 13.9 0
2006 228 16.4 13.9 0
2007 255 17.0 15.0 0
2008 232 13.0 17.8 0
2009 239 16.4 14.6 0
2010 239 17.6 13.5 0
2011 237 17.6 13.4 0
2012 222 16.8 13.2 14
2013 229 18.1 12.5 12.7
2014 230 13.0 17.6 16.1
2015 225 18.0 12.5 12.9
2016 217 18.0 12.0 11.1
2017 220 18.4 11.8 14.5
2018 227 17.6 12.8 12.3
2019 198 17.2 11.5 9.1
2020 200 17.0 11.7 14.5
2021 188 n/a n/a n/a
2022 211 18.0 11.7 19.4
2023 224 20.0 11.2 n/a
2024 254 21.5 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waltham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 10.2 15.4 n/a
1990 169 10.0 16.9 n/a
1991 168 10.1 16.6 n/a
1992 167 10.1 16.5 n/a
1993 164 10.1 16.2 n/a
1994 154 10.1 15.2 n/a
1995 163 10.7 15.2 n/a
1996 163 10.7 15.2 n/a
1997 158 10.7 14.8 n/a
1998 166 10.7 15.5 n/a
1999 188 10.5 17.9 n/a
2000 196 11.8 16.6 n/a
2001 181 11.9 15.2 n/a
2002 185 11.9 15.5 0
2003 185 11.9 15.5 0
2004 229 16.3 14.0 0
2005 227 16.3 13.9 0
2006 228 16.4 13.9 0
2007 255 17.0 15.0 0
2008 232 13.0 17.8 0
2009 239 16.4 14.6 0
2010 239 17.6 13.5 0
2011 237 17.6 13.4 0
2012 222 16.8 13.2 14
2013 229 18.1 12.5 12.7
2014 230 13.0 17.6 16.1
2015 225 18.0 12.5 12.9
2016 217 18.0 12.0 11.1
2017 220 18.4 11.8 14.5
2018 227 17.6 12.8 12.3
2019 198 17.2 11.5 9.1
2020 200 17.0 11.7 14.5
2021 188 n/a n/a n/a
2022 211 18.0 11.7 19.4
2023 224 20.0 11.2 n/a
2024 254 21.5 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Waltham Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcalPneumococcal
201597.4%97.8%97.8%97.8%31.6%97.4%97.8%
201697.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%34.3%96.8%62.6%14.6%
201796.8%97.3%97.3%97.3%40.8%96.3%97.3%28.0%
201897.3%97.8%97.8%97.8%40.6%96.9%96.9%40.6%
201998.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%38.4%97.0%98.0%37.4%
202197.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%31.2%
202298.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%36.4%
202397.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.8%97.3%97.3%37.9%
202496.5%97.7%97.7%97.7%96.9%97.7%97.3%30.2%11.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waltham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $517 (4.5%) $10,905 (95.5%) $11,422
2020 $690 (5.1%) $12,946 (94.9%) $13,636
2021 $780 (5.1%) $14,466 (94.9%) $15,246
2022 $780 (5.1%) $14,466 (94.9%) $15,246
2023 $899 (5.5%) $15,300 (94.5%) $16,199
2024 $691 (4.4%) $15,102 (95.6%) $15,793

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waltham Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 819th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 932nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.6%
Ranks 248th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 91st of 1367 Middle schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waltham Elementary School)253.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waltham CCSD 185)253.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waltham Elementary School)22.222.2
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waltham CCSD 185)22.222.2
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham Elementary School)59.116.7
 42.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham CCSD 185)59.116.7
 42.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waltham Elementary School)45.516.7
 28.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waltham CCSD 185)45.516.7
 28.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham Elementary School)45.450
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham CCSD 185)45.450
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waltham Elementary School)22.711.1
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waltham CCSD 185)22.711.1
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Waltham Elementary School)66.772.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Waltham CCSD 185)66.772.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham Elementary School)70.676.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham CCSD 185)70.676.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waltham Elementary School)11.826.9
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waltham CCSD 185)11.826.9
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham Elementary School)7486.8
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham CCSD 185)7486.8
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waltham Elementary School)55.663.2
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waltham CCSD 185)55.663.2
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham Elementary School)65.782.6
 16.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham CCSD 185)65.782.6
 16.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waltham Elementary School)31.343.5
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waltham CCSD 185)31.343.5
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Waltham Elementary School)68.887
 18.2%
   8th Grade Science (Waltham CCSD 185)68.887
 18.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students198224
 13.1%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic1117
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White181200
 10.5%
Two or More Races12
 100%

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Waltham Elementary School ranks 878th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Waltham Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Waltham Elementary School.


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