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Wilcox Elementary School

Summary:

Wilcox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, Illinois, serving 254 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Springfield School District 186, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 675 out of 813 districts in Illinois.

Wilcox Elementary has consistently been rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Illinois elementary schools. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and significant performance gaps between different student groups. For example, while African American students perform relatively well, White students and students with special needs perform much worse. Additionally, Wilcox Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.24% to 63.76% in recent years.

Interestingly, Wilcox Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby Iles Elementary, which is also in the Springfield School District 186 and consistently ranks in the top 5% of Illinois elementary schools. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Wilcox Elementary may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing attendance issues could be a key focus for improving student outcomes. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending compared to the district and state averages suggests that resources may not be effectively allocated to improve student performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2000 Hastings Rd
       Springfield, IL  62702-2031

(217) 525-3281

District: Springfield School District 186

SchoolDigger Rank:
1438th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,504 Help


Students who attend Wilcox Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Middle School
High:    Lanphier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.5%
African American:
36.6%
Two or more races:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Compare Details Wilcox Elementary School ranks worse than 69.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 8th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield School District 186. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.78. (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 Wilcox Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Springfield School District 186.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilcox Elementary School is $21,504. 13 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 186 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilcox Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilcox Elementary School 1438th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Wilcox Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Springfield School District 186:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 186 675th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilcox Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.46 1564th 2020 22.6%
2004 10.28 1822nd 2030 10.2%
2005 30.95 1569th 2022 22.4%
2006 22.25 1762nd 2086 15.5%
2007 27.85 1720th 2095 17.9%
2008 35.85 1529th 2092 26.9%
2009 28.81 1667th 2120 21.4%
2010 29.29 1662nd 2139 22.3%
2011 22.94 1791st 2147 16.6%
2012 22.83 1801st 2166 16.9%
2013 37.90 1444th 2167 33.4%
2014 39.46 1330th 2093 36.5%
2015 31.24 1375th 2052 33.0%
2016 40.66 1159th 2046 43.4%
2017 45.68 1046th 2044 48.8%
2018 33.49 1336th 2037 34.4%
2019 31.30 1417th 2086 32.1%
2021 38.34 1088th 1948 44.1%
2022 43.99 1090th 2082 47.6%
2023 26.21 1492nd 2077 28.2%
2024 28.78 1438th 2067 30.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.43 691st 763 9.4%
2019 47.22 505th 1194 57.7%
2024 35.33 728th 1195 39.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 1002nd 1765 43.2%
2019 38.27 1154th 1816 36.5%
2022 60.63 536th 1763 69.6%
2023 40.74 1028th 1808 43.1%
2024 41.10 1028th 1793 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.51 1387th 1964 29.4%
2019 23.79 1585th 2019 21.5%
2022 57.91 728th 1970 63.0%
2023 45.83 972nd 1957 50.3%
2024 26.48 1420th 1942 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.43 1130th 1972 42.7%
2019 39.13 1174th 2019 41.9%
2022 33.28 1241st 1977 37.2%
2023 16.61 1730th 1984 12.8%
2024 30.84 1293rd 1959 34.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 353rd 698 49.4%
2019 29.42 542nd 711 23.8%
2022 41.59 341st 684 50.1%
2023 38.61 394th 692 43.1%
2024 52.42 230th 655 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.85 1102nd 1463 24.7%
2019 28.52 1098th 1462 24.9%
2021 37.19 840th 1308 35.8%
2022 39.50 891st 1425 37.5%
2023 21.02 1193rd 1419 15.9%
2024 16.49 1241st 1392 10.8%
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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 Wilcox Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 219 60 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 284
1989 227 54 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 285
1990 208 65 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 278
1991 226 67 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 263 87 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 256 76 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 281 71 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 196 106 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 196 106 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 211 99 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 205 110 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 229 128 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 210 131 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 212 100 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 204 103 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2003 204 103 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2004 189 125 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 183 99 1 1 0 n/a n/a 39 323
2006 186 92 1 4 0 n/a n/a 33 316
2007 195 68 1 1 0 n/a n/a 35 300
2008 188 77 1 3 1 n/a n/a 30 300
2009 206 70 2 0 0 n/a n/a 35 313
2010 199 74 5 2 0 n/a n/a 37 317
2011 184 85 1 9 0 0 41 0 320
2012 177 76 1 7 0 0 31 0 292
2013 187 83 1 8 0 0 30 0 309
2014 195 82 2 12 0 0 31 0 322
2015 168 102 0 10 0 0 26 0 306
2016 176 86 0 12 0 0 24 0 298
2017 158 86 0 9 0 0 25 0 278
2018 151 90 0 9 1 0 37 0 288
2019 132 71 0 12 1 0 41 0 257
2020 123 60 1 14 0 0 34 0 232
2021 119 87 1 11 0 1 37 0 256
2022 99 84 2 10 0 0 34 0 229
2023 113 93 1 5 1 0 41 0 254

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 Wilcox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 15.4 18.4 n/a
1989 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
1990 278 16.0 17.3 n/a
1991 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1992 355 18.0 19.7 n/a
1993 337 19.0 17.7 n/a
1994 356 19.9 17.9 n/a
1995 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1996 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1997 317 17.9 17.7 n/a
1998 320 18.0 17.8 n/a
1999 363 18.0 20.2 n/a
2000 347 20.0 17.4 n/a
2001 320 22.0 14.5 n/a
2002 315 21.0 15.0 45.4
2003 315 21.0 15.0 45.4
2004 319 19.0 16.8 51.7
2005 323 20.0 16.2 63.7
2006 316 18.0 17.6 64
2007 300 16.0 18.8 64.5
2008 300 17.0 17.6 68.5
2009 313 20.5 15.3 66.9
2010 317 21.0 15.1 73.9
2011 320 20.0 16.0 64.1
2012 292 19.0 15.3 59.9
2013 309 19.4 15.8 51.8
2014 322 18.1 17.7 62.7
2015 306 18.0 17.0 70.9
2016 298 18.0 16.5 57
2017 278 18.8 14.7 63.7
2018 288 18.3 15.7 72.2
2019 257 18.0 14.2 56
2020 232 19.0 12.2 62.5
2021 256 n/a n/a n/a
2022 229 17.8 12.8 63.8
2023 254 17.8 14.2 60.2

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 Wilcox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 15.4 18.4 n/a
1989 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
1990 278 16.0 17.3 n/a
1991 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1992 355 18.0 19.7 n/a
1993 337 19.0 17.7 n/a
1994 356 19.9 17.9 n/a
1995 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1996 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1997 317 17.9 17.7 n/a
1998 320 18.0 17.8 n/a
1999 363 18.0 20.2 n/a
2000 347 20.0 17.4 n/a
2001 320 22.0 14.5 n/a
2002 315 21.0 15.0 45.4
2003 315 21.0 15.0 45.4
2004 319 19.0 16.8 51.7
2005 323 20.0 16.2 63.7
2006 316 18.0 17.6 64
2007 300 16.0 18.8 64.5
2008 300 17.0 17.6 68.5
2009 313 20.5 15.3 66.9
2010 317 21.0 15.1 73.9
2011 320 20.0 16.0 64.1
2012 292 19.0 15.3 59.9
2013 309 19.4 15.8 51.8
2014 322 18.1 17.7 62.7
2015 306 18.0 17.0 70.9
2016 298 18.0 16.5 57
2017 278 18.8 14.7 63.7
2018 288 18.3 15.7 72.2
2019 257 18.0 14.2 56
2020 232 19.0 12.2 62.5
2021 256 n/a n/a n/a
2022 229 17.8 12.8 63.8
2023 254 17.8 14.2 60.2

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
201599.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201699.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201798.6%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%97.5%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201997.7%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.3%
202193.6%93.6%93.6%93.6%93.6%93.6%93.6%
202295.6%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.9%96.5%96.9%
202396.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%100.0%
202498.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.0%98.4%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,911 (13.7%) $12,000 (86.3%) $13,911
2020 $1,970 (13.3%) $12,844 (86.7%) $14,814
2021 $2,105 (14.3%) $12,637 (85.7%) $14,742
2022 $2,105 (14.3%) $12,637 (85.7%) $14,742
2023 $2,835 (14.6%) $16,583 (85.4%) $19,418
2024 $4,098 (19.1%) $17,406 (80.9%) $21,504

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilcox Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1417th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1492nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilcox Elementary School)27.510
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)2118.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilcox Elementary School)3522.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)32.421.8
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilcox Elementary School)30.817.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)25.225.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilcox Elementary School)25.611.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)28.516.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilcox Elementary School)28.626.7
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)28.724.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilcox Elementary School)4.810
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)25.416.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Wilcox Elementary School)27.928.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield School District 186)42.539
 3.5%
   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 Students257254
 1.2%
African American7193
 31%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic125
 58.3%
Pacific Islander00
White132113
 14.4%
Two or More Races4141
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%60.2%
 4.2%

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Students at Wilcox Elementary School are 44% White, 37% African American, 16% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Wilcox Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle School
High : Lanphier High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Wilcox Elementary School.

Wilcox Elementary School ranks 1438th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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