Eugene Field Elem School

www.ccsd21.org

613 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eugene Field Elementary School is a public school located in Wheeling, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to provide a strong educational foundation, preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Eugene Field Elementary places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement. The school often implements initiatives designed to support English language learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, ensuring that all pupils have equitable access to resources. With a focus on small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the staff at Eugene Field works to address the unique needs of every child, creating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

613

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eugene Field Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	439
Black	12
Asian	42
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
439 (71.6%)
White
109 (17.8%)
Asian
42 (6.9%)
Black
12 (2.0%)
Two or More
10 (1.6%)
American Indian
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:	Wheeling CCSD 21
Phone:	(847)520-2780
Website:	http://www.ccsd21.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 75

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 118