The Wheatlands Elementary School
#578 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#19678 of 50,301 nationally
About The Wheatlands Elementary School
The Wheatlands Elementary School is a public elementary located in Aurora, in the CUSD 308 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 613 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 578th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 613.
There are 49 schools in Aurora; The Wheatlands Elementary School ranks 12th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Wheatlands Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Wheatlands Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Homestead Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students · 1.5 km away
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students · 1.9 km away
Wolfs Crossing Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 2.2 km away
Bednarcik Junior High School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students · 2.4 km away
Oswego East High School
Oswego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,758 students · 2.4 km away
Fischer Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 2.7 km away
Waubonsie Valley High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,849 students · 2.8 km away
Georgetown Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students · 2.9 km away
White Eagle Elementary
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students · 3.1 km away
Olney C Allen Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Ray Elem School
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613 students
Bartlett Elem School
Bartlett · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students
Eugene Field Elem School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
614 students
Prather Elementary School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
612 students
J Leigh Elem School
Norridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
612 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Wheatlands Elementary School a good school?
The Wheatlands Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #578 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Wheatlands Elementary School rank in Illinois?
The Wheatlands Elementary School ranks #578 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #19678 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Wheatlands Elementary School?
The Wheatlands Elementary School had 613 students in 2025.
Is The Wheatlands Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
The Wheatlands Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near The Wheatlands Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Wheatlands Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.