Wayne Thomas Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highland Park, Illinois 60035 · North Shore SD 112
#792 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#24368 of 50,301 nationally
About Wayne Thomas Elem School
Wayne Thomas Elem School is a public elementary located in Highland Park, in the North Shore SD 112 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 449 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 792nd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 449.
There are 9 schools in Highland Park; Wayne Thomas Elem School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Wayne Thomas Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wayne Thomas Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 163 m away
Oak Terrace Elem School
Highwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 969 m away
Highland Park High School
Highland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,661 students · 2.3 km away
Cherokee Elem School
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–4
343 students · 2.4 km away
Ravinia Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 2.5 km away
Indian Trail Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students · 2.6 km away
Deerfield High School
Deerfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students · 3.2 km away
Walden Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 3.6 km away
Bannockburn School
Bannockburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
165 students · 3.7 km away
Everett Elem School
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–4
308 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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449 students
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449 students
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Palos Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
449 students
T Roosevelt Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
450 students
Wilson Elem School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
448 students
Woodview School
Grayslake · Public elementary · Grades K–4
450 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wayne Thomas Elem School a good school?
Wayne Thomas Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #792 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 Wayne Thomas Elem School rank in Illinois?
Wayne Thomas Elem School ranks #792 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #24368 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wayne Thomas Elem School?
Wayne Thomas Elem School had 449 students in 2025.
Is Wayne Thomas Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Wayne Thomas Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wayne Thomas Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wayne Thomas Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.