At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
246
Waltham Elementary School: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
10.5:1 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
- 204
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Waltham Elementary School
Waltham Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Utica. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Waltham CCSD 185. NCES reports 246 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below 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 (83.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Waltham Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.7%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2%
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 Waltham Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Oglesby ESD 125 | PK–05 | 328 | 4.7 mi |
| Northwest Elem School Elementary · La Salle ESD 122 | PK–05 | 650 | 4.9 mi |
| Deer Park C C Elem School Elementary · Deer Park CCSD 82 | KG–08 | 44 | 6 mi |
| Northview Elem School Elementary · Peru ESD 124 | PK–04 | 594 | 6.1 mi |
| Dimmick Comm Cons SD 175 Elementary · Dimmick Community Consolidated SD #175 | KG–08 | 153 | 6.5 mi |
| Wallace Elem School Elementary · Wallace CCSD 195 | PK–08 | 420 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waltham Elementary School
What grades does Waltham Elementary School serve?
Waltham Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waltham CCSD 185.
How many students attend Waltham Elementary School?
Waltham Elementary School reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 204 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waltham Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 246 students and 23.5 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 Waltham Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waltham Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waltham CCSD 185 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Waltham Elementary School in?
Waltham Elementary School is part of Waltham CCSD 185, based in Utica, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waltham Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elem School (4.7 mi), Northwest Elem School (4.9 mi), Deer Park C C Elem School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.