Overview
Wayne Thomas Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Highland Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 449 students. It is part of the North Shore SD 112 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Faptele cheie
SectorPublic
Tip de școală Regular
Nivelul Primary
Grade Span0–5
Districtul DistrictNorth Shore SD 112
County17097
Orașul Highland Park
ZIP60035
Charter School No
Școala Magnetică No
Titlul INo
NCES School ID170011902200
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment449
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.0%
Black / African American4.0%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native75.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %20%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)