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Wilder-Waite Grade School

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Wilder-Waite Grade School is an elementary school located in Peoria, Illinois, serving 383 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Dunlap CUSD 323 district, which is ranked 73 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wilder-Waite Grade School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with a current ranking of 220 out of 2,067 schools.

Wilder-Waite Grade School is a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 57%, compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 54.9%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance is also strong across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's performance for Asian students is more variable, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

While Wilder-Waite Grade School outperforms nearby schools like Dunlap Grade School and Ridgeview Elementary School, it also significantly outperforms schools outside the Dunlap CUSD 323 district, such as Hines Primary School and Peoria Heights Grade School. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 5.2% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10021 N Pacific St
       Peoria, IL  61615-9653

(309) 243-7728

District: Dunlap CUSD 323

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,841 Help


Students who attend Wilder-Waite Grade School usually attend:

Middle:    Dunlap Middle School
High:    Dunlap High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
Asian:
16.4%
African American:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.2% Help


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Compare Details Wilder-Waite Grade School ranks better than 89.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Dunlap CUSD 323 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.16. (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.
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Compare Details Wilder-Waite Grade School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dunlap CUSD 323 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilder-Waite Grade School is $10,841. 3 elementary schools in the Dunlap CUSD 323 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilder-Waite Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilder-Waite Grade School 220th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Wilder-Waite Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Dunlap CUSD 323:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunlap CUSD 323 73rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilder-Waite Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Wilder-Waite Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.09 85th 2020 95.8%
2004 88.10 82nd 2030 96.0%
2005 88.36 49th 2022 97.6%
2006 87.34 42nd 2086 98.0%
2007 84.83 103rd 2095 95.1%
2008 89.98 8th 2092 99.6%
2009 88.90 28th 2120 98.7%
2010 87.76 51st 2139 97.6%
2011 85.27 138th 2147 93.6%
2012 88.28 36th 2166 98.3%
2013 82.85 324th 2167 85.0%
2014 85.08 263rd 2093 87.4%
2015 92.60 138th 2052 93.3%
2016 84.34 285th 2046 86.1%
2017 83.45 293rd 2044 85.7%
2018 81.14 329th 2037 83.8%
2019 87.86 207th 2086 90.1%
2021 93.87 98th 1948 95.0%
2022 89.51 190th 2082 90.9%
2023 89.38 195th 2077 90.6%
2024 88.16 220th 2067 89.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilder-Waite Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.20 109th 1156 90.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilder-Waite Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.28 373rd 1765 78.9%
2019 74.57 263rd 1816 85.5%
2021 89.38 52nd 1514 96.6%
2022 87.98 85th 1763 95.2%
2023 83.26 140th 1808 92.3%
2024 85.55 120th 1793 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilder-Waite Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.99 317th 1964 83.9%
2019 78.64 360th 2019 82.2%
2021 87.26 144th 1680 91.4%
2022 83.59 275th 1970 86.0%
2023 86.00 225th 1957 88.5%
2024 88.64 185th 1942 90.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilder-Waite Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.47 345th 1972 82.5%
2019 91.67 115th 2019 94.3%
2021 95.85 51st 1707 97.0%
2022 91.43 130th 1977 93.4%
2023 88.45 185th 1984 90.7%
2024 84.09 267th 1959 86.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wilder-Waite Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.19 139th 242 42.6%
2019 70.28 60th 243 75.3%
2021 68.01 42nd 134 68.7%
2022 81.21 26th 226 88.5%
2023 50.15 125th 237 47.3%
2024 55.82 109th 219 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wilder-Waite Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.90 416th 1463 71.6%
2019 75.28 287th 1462 80.4%
2021 85.26 125th 1308 90.4%
2022 78.28 227th 1425 84.1%
2023 75.75 268th 1419 81.1%
2024 82.76 179th 1392 87.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wilder-Waite Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 39 15 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 327
1989 248 27 13 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 295
1990 231 23 17 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 280
1991 260 22 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1992 254 19 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 275 26 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 281 18 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1995 316 18 22 12 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 316 18 22 12 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 268 17 20 13 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 283 18 32 18 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 282 22 35 15 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 255 23 39 13 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 264 23 27 13 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 241 9 32 8 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 241 9 32 8 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 232 7 31 8 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 233 5 38 12 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 215 8 44 8 1 n/a n/a 4 280
2007 220 9 52 4 1 n/a n/a 4 290
2008 237 5 67 3 1 n/a n/a 13 326
2009 265 4 97 12 1 n/a n/a 9 388
2010 266 5 92 9 4 n/a n/a 8 384
2011 266 6 91 8 0 0 16 0 387
2012 273 5 106 6 0 1 11 0 402
2013 203 17 57 8 1 0 17 0 303
2014 213 16 67 9 0 0 18 0 323
2015 252 25 85 13 0 0 16 0 391
2016 246 33 85 21 0 0 15 0 400
2017 232 25 90 17 0 0 22 0 386
2018 218 17 89 18 1 0 24 0 367
2019 209 22 94 17 1 0 18 0 361
2020 231 28 89 19 3 0 23 0 393
2021 197 31 89 24 1 0 30 0 372
2022 217 41 83 25 1 0 25 0 392
2023 222 45 63 29 1 0 23 0 383

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 Wilder-Waite Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 17.5 18.6 n/a
1989 295 15.3 19.2 n/a
1990 280 16.3 17.1 n/a
1991 315 18.3 17.2 n/a
1992 293 17.7 16.5 n/a
1993 330 19.3 17.1 n/a
1994 329 17.0 19.4 n/a
1995 370 17.3 21.4 n/a
1996 370 17.3 21.4 n/a
1997 319 17.0 18.8 n/a
1998 351 17.6 19.9 n/a
1999 354 17.4 20.3 n/a
2000 330 16.8 19.6 n/a
2001 328 16.8 19.5 n/a
2002 292 15.3 19.1 2.4
2003 292 15.3 19.1 2.4
2004 279 14.6 19.1 3.9
2005 289 14.6 19.8 6.2
2006 280 13.6 20.6 4
2007 290 16.0 18.1 3.5
2008 326 16.0 20.4 3.2
2009 388 18.5 21.0 2.4
2010 384 18.7 20.4 12.5
2011 387 21.8 17.7 7
2012 402 22.3 17.9 6.5
2013 303 15.2 19.9 13.9
2014 323 17.0 19.0 15.5
2015 391 20.0 19.5 16.1
2016 400 22.0 18.1 15.8
2017 386 20.7 18.5 14.5
2018 367 21.2 17.2 16.6
2019 361 22.4 16.1 19.9
2020 393 23.3 16.8 22.1
2021 372 n/a n/a n/a
2022 392 23.8 16.4 24.5
2023 383 23.5 16.2 23.2

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 Wilder-Waite Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 17.5 18.6 n/a
1989 295 15.3 19.2 n/a
1990 280 16.3 17.1 n/a
1991 315 18.3 17.2 n/a
1992 293 17.7 16.5 n/a
1993 330 19.3 17.1 n/a
1994 329 17.0 19.4 n/a
1995 370 17.3 21.4 n/a
1996 370 17.3 21.4 n/a
1997 319 17.0 18.8 n/a
1998 351 17.6 19.9 n/a
1999 354 17.4 20.3 n/a
2000 330 16.8 19.6 n/a
2001 328 16.8 19.5 n/a
2002 292 15.3 19.1 2.4
2003 292 15.3 19.1 2.4
2004 279 14.6 19.1 3.9
2005 289 14.6 19.8 6.2
2006 280 13.6 20.6 4
2007 290 16.0 18.1 3.5
2008 326 16.0 20.4 3.2
2009 388 18.5 21.0 2.4
2010 384 18.7 20.4 12.5
2011 387 21.8 17.7 7
2012 402 22.3 17.9 6.5
2013 303 15.2 19.9 13.9
2014 323 17.0 19.0 15.5
2015 391 20.0 19.5 16.1
2016 400 22.0 18.1 15.8
2017 386 20.7 18.5 14.5
2018 367 21.2 17.2 16.6
2019 361 22.4 16.1 19.9
2020 393 23.3 16.8 22.1
2021 372 n/a n/a n/a
2022 392 23.8 16.4 24.5
2023 383 23.5 16.2 23.2

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%
201699.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.0%99.0%
201798.2%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.2%98.2%
201898.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
201999.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202198.6%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.3%98.6%99.2%
202297.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%98.1%
202399.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
202498.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilder-Waite Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $266 (2.4%) $11,014 (97.6%) $11,281
2020 $462 (4.7%) $9,308 (95.3%) $9,771
2021 $404 (4.3%) $9,016 (95.7%) $9,419
2022 $404 (4.3%) $9,016 (95.7%) $9,419
2023 $355 (3.3%) $10,403 (96.7%) $10,758
2024 $685 (6.3%) $10,156 (93.7%) $10,841

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilder-Waite Grade School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th of 2077 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilder-Waite Grade School)59.347.6
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunlap CUSD 323)65.959.7
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilder-Waite Grade School)77.652.5
 25.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunlap CUSD 323)72.857
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilder-Waite Grade School)59.161.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunlap CUSD 323)64.159.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilder-Waite Grade School)5059.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dunlap CUSD 323)57.553.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilder-Waite Grade School)59.360.4
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunlap CUSD 323)66.159.9
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilder-Waite Grade School)6356.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dunlap CUSD 323)59.253.3
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Wilder-Waite Grade School)67.970.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dunlap CUSD 323)72.474
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students361383
 6.1%
African American2245
 104.5%
American Indian11
Asian9463
 33%
Hispanic1729
 70.6%
Pacific Islander00
White209222
 6.2%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%23.2%
 3.3%

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Wilder-Waite Grade School ranks 220th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wilder-Waite Grade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dunlap Middle School
High : Dunlap High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Wilder-Waite Grade School.

Students at Wilder-Waite Grade School are 58% White, 16% Asian, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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