Wilder-Waite Grade School

www.dunlapcusd.net

404 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilder-Waite Grade School, located in the North Valley area of Peoria, Illinois, is a highly regarded K–4 institution serving the Dunlap Community Unit School District #323. Known for its strong academic focus and supportive environment, the school consistently maintains high performance ratings within the state. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core curriculum standards with personal development, fostering a culture of excellence and community involvement among its students and staff.

The school is noted for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in its success. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Wilder-Waite strives to prepare young learners for their transition to the middle school level within the district. As part of a larger, high-performing school system, the school benefits from comprehensive resources and community support, making it a cornerstone of the suburban Peoria educational landscape.

404

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilder-Waite Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	36
Black	36
Asian	91
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
210 (52.0%)
Asian
91 (22.5%)
Hispanic
36 (8.9%)
Black
36 (8.9%)
Two or More
29 (7.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Dunlap CUSD 323
Phone:	(309)243-7728
Website:	http://www.dunlapcusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63