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Waltham Elementary School

PublicRegular
Utica, Illinois · Waltham CCSD 185
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students246
Student:Teacher10.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch19%
Title INo
Waltham
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
246
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
19%-34pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Waltham Elementary School is a public primary in Utica, Illinois. The school enrolls 246 students. It is part of the Waltham CCSD 185 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

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictWaltham CCSD 185
County17099
CityUtica
ZIP61373
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174062004085

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment246
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.1%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
2.2%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.1%
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 %19%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)