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Eugene Field Elementary School

Summary:

Eugene Field Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wheeling, Illinois, serving 577 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wheeling CCSD 21 district, which is ranked 588 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, Eugene Field Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 11.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.9% in Mathematics. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.1%, compared to the district's 17.9% and the state's 5.3%. Additionally, 63.43% of students at Eugene Field receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Comparing Eugene Field Elementary to nearby schools within the Wheeling CCSD 21 district, such as Walt Whitman Elementary and Booth Tarkington Elementary, reveals that these schools also struggle academically, with similar or lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, schools outside the district, such as Tripp School and Anne Sullivan Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, despite serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 51 Saint Armand Ln
       Wheeling, IL  60090-3924

(847) 520-2780

District: Wheeling CCSD 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
1672nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,752 Help


Students who attend Eugene Field Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jack London Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.5%
White:
14.0%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eugene Field Elementary School ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.3. (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 Eugene Field Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eugene Field Elementary School is $19,752. 4 elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eugene Field Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene Field Elementary School 1672nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Eugene Field Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wheeling CCSD 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeling CCSD 21 588th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eugene Field Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.05 1487th 2020 26.4%
2004 50.02 1210th 2030 40.4%
2005 70.47 657th 2022 67.5%
2006 65.69 863rd 2086 58.6%
2007 66.35 838th 2095 60.0%
2008 36.12 1522nd 2092 27.2%
2009 41.10 1449th 2120 31.7%
2010 34.68 1578th 2139 26.2%
2011 28.48 1690th 2147 21.3%
2012 21.09 1834th 2166 15.3%
2013 20.32 1790th 2167 17.4%
2014 21.92 1715th 2093 18.1%
2015 15.25 1840th 2052 10.3%
2016 17.75 1760th 2046 14.0%
2017 20.29 1670th 2044 18.3%
2018 19.88 1650th 2037 19.0%
2019 18.00 1791st 2086 14.1%
2021 23.32 1456th 1948 25.3%
2022 26.93 1466th 2082 29.6%
2023 19.96 1686th 2077 18.8%
2024 20.30 1672nd 2067 19.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.33 528th 718 26.5%
2019 21.56 711th 743 4.3%
2021 36.34 348th 537 35.2%
2022 38.69 464th 768 39.6%
2023 29.56 642nd 788 18.5%
2024 28.71 667th 826 19.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.21 725th 1194 39.3%
2022 32.86 702nd 1113 36.9%
2023 32.90 737th 1156 36.2%
2024 30.38 831st 1195 30.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.75 1423rd 1765 19.4%
2019 25.06 1521st 1816 16.2%
2021 38.03 901st 1514 40.5%
2022 39.14 1044th 1763 40.8%
2023 26.20 1451st 1808 19.7%
2024 22.41 1519th 1793 15.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 1645th 1964 16.2%
2019 14.55 1832nd 2019 9.3%
2021 20.66 1370th 1680 18.5%
2022 27.41 1390th 1970 29.4%
2023 17.79 1677th 1957 14.3%
2024 18.37 1649th 1942 15.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.54 625th 907 31.1%
2024 31.45 616th 886 30.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.71 1579th 1972 19.9%
2019 23.60 1574th 2019 22.0%
2021 22.79 1332nd 1707 22.0%
2022 27.45 1372nd 1977 30.6%
2023 23.10 1507th 1984 24.0%
2024 23.18 1505th 1959 23.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.45 766th 938 18.3%
2019 17.94 896th 955 6.2%
2021 30.28 535th 742 27.9%
2022 31.03 670th 954 29.8%
2023 22.48 846th 970 12.8%
2024 21.40 840th 959 12.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Eugene Field Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.54 984th 1308 24.8%
2022 29.67 1069th 1425 25.0%
2023 32.28 1008th 1419 29.0%
2024 41.49 821st 1392 41.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a citizen
Sunday, May 22, 2016

Open Quote The staff I have had experience with at Eugene Field school in Wheeling has been very efficient, caring, and helpful. My granddaughter likes her school. I think that there is a need for a program to help the younger children socialize especially those who are shy and have trouble making friends. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eugene Field Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 13 28 19 4 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 411 19 39 21 3 n/a n/a 0 493
1990 419 19 35 29 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 401 23 43 33 3 n/a n/a 0 503
1992 374 21 51 41 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 396 24 78 70 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 422 25 78 67 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 370 23 55 91 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 370 23 55 91 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 339 31 46 154 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1998 325 23 55 204 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 292 28 51 263 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 246 26 54 289 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 255 21 53 301 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2002 200 21 55 292 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 200 21 55 292 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 176 31 54 295 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 195 13 40 292 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 162 3 37 274 1 n/a n/a 29 506
2007 141 5 43 292 1 n/a n/a 30 512
2008 125 9 30 346 0 n/a n/a 26 536
2009 141 9 42 383 0 n/a n/a 30 605
2010 108 10 35 364 0 n/a n/a 26 543
2011 110 12 40 393 2 1 8 0 566
2012 95 11 43 451 3 1 5 0 609
2013 83 12 35 468 5 1 8 0 612
2014 77 21 33 482 2 0 10 0 625
2015 81 15 24 497 1 0 7 0 625
2016 71 11 20 461 2 0 7 0 572
2017 59 10 17 508 2 0 12 0 608
2018 55 13 13 474 2 0 11 0 568
2019 48 10 14 455 1 0 13 0 541
2020 53 10 21 519 3 0 11 0 617
2021 75 11 32 501 2 0 13 0 634
2022 73 9 29 462 1 0 12 0 586
2023 81 9 26 453 0 0 8 0 577

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 Eugene Field Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 26.5 18.4 n/a
1989 493 27.5 17.9 n/a
1990 503 28.0 17.9 n/a
1991 503 29.1 17.2 n/a
1992 488 29.0 16.8 n/a
1993 569 31.0 18.4 n/a
1994 592 30.5 19.4 n/a
1995 539 33.0 16.3 n/a
1996 539 33.0 16.3 n/a
1997 570 31.0 18.4 n/a
1998 607 34.5 17.6 n/a
1999 634 37.1 17.1 n/a
2000 615 38.8 15.9 n/a
2001 630 35.1 17.9 n/a
2002 568 34.0 16.7 47.2
2003 568 34.0 16.7 47.2
2004 556 35.0 15.9 48.6
2005 540 33.0 16.4 44.4
2006 506 31.0 16.3 51.4
2007 512 30.0 17.1 57.3
2008 536 24.0 22.3 59.8
2009 605 28.8 21.0 50.8
2010 543 33.7 16.1 59.4
2011 566 35.0 16.1 61.8
2012 609 36.0 16.9 70.1
2013 612 66.3 9.2 78.4
2014 625 36.5 17.1 79.7
2015 625 36.0 17.3 80.8
2016 572 37.0 15.4 78.1
2017 608 34.6 17.5 85.2
2018 568 33.8 16.8 68.3
2019 541 35.6 15.1 67.7
2020 617 37.3 16.5 60.3
2021 634 n/a n/a n/a
2022 586 39.6 14.7 67.2
2023 577 37.0 15.5 63.4

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 Eugene Field Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 26.5 18.4 n/a
1989 493 27.5 17.9 n/a
1990 503 28.0 17.9 n/a
1991 503 29.1 17.2 n/a
1992 488 29.0 16.8 n/a
1993 569 31.0 18.4 n/a
1994 592 30.5 19.4 n/a
1995 539 33.0 16.3 n/a
1996 539 33.0 16.3 n/a
1997 570 31.0 18.4 n/a
1998 607 34.5 17.6 n/a
1999 634 37.1 17.1 n/a
2000 615 38.8 15.9 n/a
2001 630 35.1 17.9 n/a
2002 568 34.0 16.7 47.2
2003 568 34.0 16.7 47.2
2004 556 35.0 15.9 48.6
2005 540 33.0 16.4 44.4
2006 506 31.0 16.3 51.4
2007 512 30.0 17.1 57.3
2008 536 24.0 22.3 59.8
2009 605 28.8 21.0 50.8
2010 543 33.7 16.1 59.4
2011 566 35.0 16.1 61.8
2012 609 36.0 16.9 70.1
2013 612 66.3 9.2 78.4
2014 625 36.5 17.1 79.7
2015 625 36.0 17.3 80.8
2016 572 37.0 15.4 78.1
2017 608 34.6 17.5 85.2
2018 568 33.8 16.8 68.3
2019 541 35.6 15.1 67.7
2020 617 37.3 16.5 60.3
2021 634 n/a n/a n/a
2022 586 39.6 14.7 67.2
2023 577 37.0 15.5 63.4

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

Eugene Field Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%
201699.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.1%
201799.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.7%
201899.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.8%99.3%
201999.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.1%
202197.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.8%96.8%97.5%
202297.6%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.4%97.4%
202397.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.2%99.4%99.8%
202496.4%95.7%95.7%95.7%96.4%98.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $620 (3.7%) $16,021 (96.3%) $16,641
2020 $1,388 (9.7%) $12,918 (90.3%) $14,305
2021 $1,653 (9.5%) $15,779 (90.5%) $17,432
2022 $1,653 (9.5%) $15,779 (90.5%) $17,432
2023 $2,262 (11.3%) $17,771 (88.7%) $20,033
2024 $1,159 (5.9%) $18,593 (94.1%) $19,752

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eugene Field Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1791st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1686th of 2077 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eugene Field Elementary School)12.55.7
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)18.311.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eugene Field Elementary School)21.316
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)30.124
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene Field Elementary School)11.51.3
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)26.918.1
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eugene Field Elementary School)15.99.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)33.227.9
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene Field Elementary School)14.612.1
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)30.120.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eugene Field Elementary School)12.413.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)34.225.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Eugene Field Elementary School)35.235.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wheeling CCSD 21)52.248.2
 4%
   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 Students541577
 6.7%
African American109
 10%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1426
 85.7%
Hispanic455453
 0.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4881
 68.8%
Two or More Races138
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.7%63.4%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eugene Field Elementary School

Eugene Field Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Eugene Field Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jack London Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Eugene Field Elementary School.

Students at Eugene Field Elementary School are 79% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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