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Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

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Carolyn Wenz Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Paris, Illinois, with 244 students. The school is part of the Paris-Union School District 95, which is ranked 311 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 703 out of 1,948 Illinois elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,090 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024. Its performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and low-socioeconomic status students performing well, but white students and students with disabilities ranking lower. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.2% in 2020-2021 to 18.5% in 2023-2024. Academically, Carolyn Wenz Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.9%) and Mathematics (22.9%) are lower than the district (50.1% and 31%, respectively) and state (41.2% and 28.4%, respectively) averages, but its science proficiency rate (58.6%) is higher than the district (59.4%) and state (53.2%) averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Carolyn Wenz Elementary School outperforms the lower-ranked Ashmore Elementary School and Shiloh Elementary School in most academic areas, but lags behind the higher-ranked North Elementary School and Crestwood Elementary School. While the school faces challenges, particularly in academic performance and chronic absenteeism, it also has some strengths, such as its performance for low-socioeconomic status students and in science, which the school and district can build upon to improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 437 W Washington St
       Paris, IL  61944-1726

(217) 466-3140

District: Paris-Union School District 95

SchoolDigger Rank:
1090th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,899 Help


Students who attend Carolyn Wenz Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mayo Middle School
High:    Paris Cooperative High School 95

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Compare Details Carolyn Wenz Elementary School ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 The average total spent per student at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School is $11,899.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carolyn Wenz Elementary School 1090th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Carolyn Wenz Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Paris-Union School District 95:

SchoolDigger ranks Paris-Union School District 95 311th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.26 852nd 2020 57.8%
2004 53.56 1151st 2030 43.3%
2005 69.20 697th 2022 65.5%
2006 62.33 974th 2086 53.3%
2007 58.64 1077th 2095 48.6%
2008 71.52 669th 2092 68.0%
2009 70.95 700th 2120 67.0%
2010 72.57 645th 2139 69.8%
2011 82.41 256th 2147 88.1%
2012 75.32 538th 2166 75.2%
2013 68.94 692nd 2167 68.1%
2014 57.92 925th 2093 55.8%
2015 29.70 1417th 2052 30.9%
2016 44.13 1078th 2046 47.3%
2017 40.65 1154th 2044 43.5%
2018 42.45 1108th 2037 45.6%
2019 48.89 990th 2086 52.5%
2021 57.47 703rd 1948 63.9%
2022 59.79 758th 2082 63.6%
2023 56.01 827th 2077 60.2%
2024 42.95 1090th 2067 47.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.74 449th 763 41.2%
2019 42.82 580th 1194 51.4%
2021 34.93 393rd 640 38.6%
2022 44.69 486th 1113 56.3%
2023 26.18 894th 1156 22.7%
2024 25.92 927th 1195 22.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.15 751st 1765 57.5%
2019 60.45 552nd 1816 69.6%
2021 90.34 44th 1514 97.1%
2022 85.95 98th 1763 94.4%
2023 65.01 447th 1808 75.3%
2024 53.63 705th 1793 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.70 1149th 1964 41.5%
2019 44.49 1072nd 2019 46.9%
2021 58.45 605th 1680 64.0%
2022 63.51 640th 1970 67.5%
2023 58.30 717th 1957 63.4%
2024 47.79 930th 1942 52.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.72 691st 907 23.8%
2024 34.85 552nd 886 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.33 950th 1972 51.8%
2019 53.37 848th 2019 58.0%
2021 48.07 778th 1707 54.4%
2022 51.87 837th 1977 57.7%
2023 51.31 867th 1984 56.3%
2024 36.96 1149th 1959 41.3%
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Rank History for White students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.93 1180th 1463 19.3%
2019 30.78 1055th 1462 27.8%
2021 37.37 836th 1308 36.1%
2022 38.27 914th 1425 35.9%
2023 38.60 903rd 1419 36.4%
2024 25.28 1100th 1392 21.0%
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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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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 165 1 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 167
1990 162 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 163
1991 165 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1992 159 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1993 161 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 145 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1995 156 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1996 156 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1997 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1998 154 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1999 140 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 153 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2001 139 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2002 301 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 301 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 282 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 311 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 316
2006 292 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 301
2007 287 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 5 300
2008 302 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 3 311
2009 196 87 0 3 1 n/a n/a 3 290
2010 257 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 6 269
2011 268 0 0 5 3 0 8 0 284
2012 273 0 2 3 3 1 5 0 287
2013 284 0 3 3 2 0 9 0 301
2014 261 1 4 5 0 0 10 0 281
2015 274 1 3 2 0 0 9 0 289
2016 275 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 282
2017 300 3 1 4 0 0 9 0 317
2018 289 2 1 3 0 0 13 0 308
2019 284 2 0 2 0 2 12 0 302
2020 239 1 1 10 0 0 4 0 255
2021 211 0 1 9 0 0 3 0 224
2022 208 0 0 10 0 0 7 0 225
2023 224 1 0 10 0 0 8 1 244

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 Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 11.0 15.1 n/a
1990 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
1991 167 11.0 15.1 n/a
1992 161 11.0 14.6 n/a
1993 162 10.0 16.2 n/a
1994 146 10.0 14.6 n/a
1995 157 11.0 14.3 n/a
1996 157 11.0 14.3 n/a
1997 151 11.0 13.7 n/a
1998 155 11.0 14.1 n/a
1999 143 11.0 13.0 n/a
2000 155 12.5 12.4 n/a
2001 140 12.0 11.7 n/a
2002 304 23.0 13.2 59.9
2003 304 23.0 13.2 59.9
2004 286 21.0 13.6 59.1
2005 316 21.0 15.0 64.4
2006 301 21.0 14.3 63.2
2007 300 21.0 14.3 61.7
2008 311 17.0 18.3 58.4
2009 290 22.0 13.2 52.6
2010 269 21.0 12.8 54.8
2011 284 22.0 12.9 59.2
2012 287 20.0 14.3 62.7
2013 301 22.7 13.2 58.8
2014 281 20.2 13.8 69.8
2015 289 19.0 15.2 73.4
2016 282 19.0 14.8 63.1
2017 317 21.5 14.7 67.2
2018 308 20.6 14.9 60.4
2019 302 19.3 15.5 64.6
2020 255 18.1 14.0 56.9
2021 224 n/a n/a n/a
2022 225 16.1 13.9 97.8
2023 244 18.3 13.2 63.5

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 Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 11.0 15.1 n/a
1990 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
1991 167 11.0 15.1 n/a
1992 161 11.0 14.6 n/a
1993 162 10.0 16.2 n/a
1994 146 10.0 14.6 n/a
1995 157 11.0 14.3 n/a
1996 157 11.0 14.3 n/a
1997 151 11.0 13.7 n/a
1998 155 11.0 14.1 n/a
1999 143 11.0 13.0 n/a
2000 155 12.5 12.4 n/a
2001 140 12.0 11.7 n/a
2002 304 23.0 13.2 59.9
2003 304 23.0 13.2 59.9
2004 286 21.0 13.6 59.1
2005 316 21.0 15.0 64.4
2006 301 21.0 14.3 63.2
2007 300 21.0 14.3 61.7
2008 311 17.0 18.3 58.4
2009 290 22.0 13.2 52.6
2010 269 21.0 12.8 54.8
2011 284 22.0 12.9 59.2
2012 287 20.0 14.3 62.7
2013 301 22.7 13.2 58.8
2014 281 20.2 13.8 69.8
2015 289 19.0 15.2 73.4
2016 282 19.0 14.8 63.1
2017 317 21.5 14.7 67.2
2018 308 20.6 14.9 60.4
2019 302 19.3 15.5 64.6
2020 255 18.1 14.0 56.9
2021 224 n/a n/a n/a
2022 225 16.1 13.9 97.8
2023 244 18.3 13.2 63.5

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

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%
201799.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.4%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201999.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202399.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,303 (24.5%) $7,086 (75.5%) $9,389
2020 $2,356 (19.4%) $9,764 (80.6%) $12,120
2021 $8,250 (86.8%) $1,250 (13.2%) $9,500
2022 $8,250 (86.8%) $1,250 (13.2%) $9,500
2023 $7,093 (54.1%) $6,011 (45.9%) $13,104
2024 $962 (8.1%) $10,937 (91.9%) $11,899

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carolyn Wenz Elementary 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 990th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 827th of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carolyn Wenz Elementary School)18.915.7
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paris-Union School District 95)18.915.7
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carolyn Wenz Elementary School)23.123.2
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paris-Union School District 95)23.123.2
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carolyn Wenz Elementary School)51.734.5
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paris-Union School District 95)51.734.5
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carolyn Wenz Elementary School)43.823.8
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paris-Union School District 95)43.823.8
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carolyn Wenz Elementary School)36.252.6
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paris-Union School District 95)36.252.6
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carolyn Wenz Elementary School)22.631.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paris-Union School District 95)22.631.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Carolyn Wenz Elementary School)55.967.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Paris-Union School District 95)55.967.1
 11.2%
   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 Students302244
 19.2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic210
 400%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White284224
 21.1%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%63.5%
 1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Carolyn Wenz Elementary School.

Carolyn Wenz Elementary School ranks 1090th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Carolyn Wenz Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mayo Middle School
High : Paris Cooperative High School 95


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