W J Zahnow Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W J Zahnow Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of W J Zahnow Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W J Zahnow Elementary School often compared to?
W J Zahnow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valmeyer Elementary School, Eagleview Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School?
473 students attend W J Zahnow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of W J Zahnow Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W J Zahnow Elementary School?
W J Zahnow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does W J Zahnow Elementary School offer ?
W J Zahnow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is W J Zahnow Elementary School part of?
W J Zahnow Elementary School is part of Waterloo Community Unit School District 5.
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