James R Wood Elem School

www.somonauk.net

298 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

James R. Wood Elementary School, located at 320 Maple St in Somonauk, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Somonauk Community Unit School District 432. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for future academic success.

As a central part of the small-town Somonauk community, the school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where staff and parents work collaboratively to support student achievement. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community-based values, James R. Wood Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity and prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

298

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James R Wood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	43
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
246 (82.6%)
Hispanic
43 (14.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Somonauk CUSD 432
Phone:	(815)498-2338
Website:	http://www.somonauk.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 33

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 62