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W J Zahnow Elem School

PublicRegular
Waterloo, Illinois · Waterloo CUSD 5
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students487
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch25%
Title INo
W J Zahnow Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
487
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
25%-28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

W J Zahnow Elem School is a public primary in Waterloo, Illinois. The school enrolls 487 students. It is part of the Waterloo CUSD 5 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictWaterloo CUSD 5
County17133
CityWaterloo
ZIP62298
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174107004879

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment487
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.0%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native95.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
2.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %25%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)