Wayne Elem School

391 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wayne Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the quiet, semi-rural community of Wayne, Illinois. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of Community Unit School District 303, which covers the St. Charles area. Known for its small-town atmosphere and historic charm, the school benefits from a tight-knit community feel while maintaining the resources and academic standards associated with a larger, high-performing district.

Academically, Wayne Elementary is frequently recognized for its strong student outcomes and dedicated teaching staff. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With its location on School Street, the campus is central to the village of Wayne, often serving as a focal point for local families who value the school’s commitment to personalized instruction, parent involvement, and a balanced curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school within the district.

391

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	58
Black	4
Asian	67
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
239 (61.1%)
Asian
67 (17.1%)
Hispanic
58 (14.8%)
Two or More
20 (5.1%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	SD U-46
Phone:	(630)736-7100
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/wayne
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 11

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 52