Wayne Thomas Elem School

www.nssd112.org/waynethomas

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wayne Thomas Elementary School is a public school located in Highland Park, Illinois, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of North Shore School District 112, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is situated in a residential area, reflecting the district's focus on neighborhood-centric education and providing a safe, nurturing environment for early childhood and elementary development.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning. Wayne Thomas is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through various extracurricular activities and an active parent-teacher organization, the school maintains strong community engagement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where both student achievement and character development are highly valued.

449

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Thomas Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	60
Black	11
Asian	18
Two or More	24

White
336 (74.8%)
Hispanic
60 (13.4%)
Two or More
24 (5.3%)
Asian
18 (4.0%)
Black
11 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Shore SD 112
Phone:	(224)765-3900
Website:	http://www.nssd112.org/waynethomas
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67