Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Wanda Kendall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wanda Kendall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wanda Kendall Elementary School's student population of 113 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wanda Kendall Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Wanda Kendall Elementary School?
113 students attend Wanda Kendall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wanda Kendall Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wanda Kendall Elementary School?
Wanda Kendall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wanda Kendall Elementary School offer ?
Wanda Kendall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Wanda Kendall Elementary School part of?
Wanda Kendall Elementary School is part of Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District.
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