At a glance
Reported students
122
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
122
North Wamac Grade School: 122 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about North Wamac Grade School
North Wamac Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Centralia. It is one of 1 current school records connected to North Wamac SD 186. NCES reports 122 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.7%) and multiracial (9%). Students served under IDEA represent 24.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking North Wamac Grade School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 24.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.7%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black4.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near North Wamac Grade School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Elem School Elementary · Willow Grove SD 46 | PK–08 | 127 | 0.7 mi |
| Schiller Elem School Elementary · Centralia SD 135 | PK–01 | 270 | 1 mi |
| Central City Elem School Elementary · Central City SD 133 | PK–08 | 276 | 2.7 mi |
| Jordan Elem School Elementary · Centralia SD 135 | 02–03 | 228 | 2.8 mi |
| Irvington Elem School Elementary · Irvington CCSD 11 | KG–08 | 64 | 5.2 mi |
| Grand Prairie Elem School Elementary · Grand Prairie CCSD 6 | KG–08 | 63 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Wamac Grade School
What grades does North Wamac Grade School serve?
North Wamac Grade School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Wamac SD 186.
How many students attend North Wamac Grade School?
North Wamac Grade School reported 122 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 127 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Wamac Grade School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 122 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Wamac Grade School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Wamac Grade School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Wamac SD 186 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Wamac Grade School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Wamac Grade School in?
North Wamac Grade School is part of North Wamac SD 186, based in Centralia, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Wamac Grade School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willow Grove Elem School (0.7 mi), Schiller Elem School (1 mi), Central City Elem School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.