Wasco Elem School

wasco.d303.org

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wasco Elementary School, located in the small community of Wasco, Illinois, serves as a focal point for the local educational experience. As part of the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, the school is situated in a semi-rural setting that fosters a tight-knit, neighborhood-oriented atmosphere. It serves students in the early grade levels, focusing on building foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development in a supportive, community-focused environment.

The school is characterized by its dedication to personalized learning and small-class engagement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Wasco community. By leveraging the resources and curriculum standards of the larger District 303, Wasco Elementary provides its students with a robust academic foundation while maintaining the intimate, welcoming culture of a smaller campus. It remains a key institution for families in the area seeking a balanced educational experience that emphasizes both individual student growth and collaborative school spirit.

466

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wasco Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	60
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
372 (79.8%)
Hispanic
60 (12.9%)
Two or More
20 (4.3%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	St Charles CUSD 303
Phone:	(331)228-2900
Website:	http://wasco.d303.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 95