Wilder-waite Grade School

10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
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Top 10%
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilder-waite Grade School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilder-waite Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Wilder-waite Grade School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
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Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Motto
Where 'Once You're a Wildcat, You're Always a Wildcat!'

School Rankings

Wilder-waite Grade School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilder-waite Grade School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#239 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
27%
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50-54%
30%
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70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
6%
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Hispanic
9%
28%
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Black
8%
17%
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White
54%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilder-waite Grade School's ranking?
Wilder-waite Grade School is ranked #239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wilder-waite Grade School often compared to?
Wilder-waite Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Grove Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilder-waite Grade School?
373 students attend Wilder-waite Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wilder-waite Grade School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilder-waite Grade School?
Wilder-waite Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilder-waite Grade School offer ?
Wilder-waite Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilder-waite Grade School part of?
Wilder-waite Grade School is part of Dunlap Community Unit School District 323.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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