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Community Overview

Wayne, a town of about 2,000, is 34 miles west of downtown Chicago. Exclusively residential, Wayne has a few small businesses and local residents can shop at the nearby Stratford Square Mall. Children attend Elgin district U-46 schools, of which Wayne Elementary School lies within the town limits. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways ((North/South Tollway (I-355), East-West Tollway (I-88)) and major local roads (Army Trail Rd., Rt. 59/Ingallton Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the West Chicago or Bartlett stations. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village Hall: 630-584-3090. NICOR: 630-983-6366

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 630-377-4457.

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-584-3031.

Glen Oaks Medical Center: 630-858-9700 Central DuPage Hospital: 630- 682-1600

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital: 630-833-1400 Good Samaritan Hospital: 630-963-5900

School District U-46 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

School District U-46

355 E. Chicago St.

Elgin, IL 60120

847-888-5000

School System Statistics: See tables below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, Gifted Program, Foreign Language, (High School), Counseling, Tutoring, Early Childhood (Developmental Preschool), Music Instruction, Art Instruction, P.E. Classes, Outdoor Education, Band (Middle & High School), Orchestra, (Middle & High School), Chorus (Middle & High School), Sports (Middle & High School), Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Planetarium/Observatory, Educational Radio Station, Adult Education, Alternative Education (High School), English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features (High School Level): Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Swimming Pool.

Features (Middle Level): Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel (High School Level): Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Guidance, Special Education, Social Work, Nurse.

Personnel (Middle Level): Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Library, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Vocational Education, Nurse.

Curriculum/Courses (High School Level): Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Computer Science, Refresher Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, General Science, Basic Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Theory & Appreciation, Art, P.E.

Curriculum (Middle Level): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, P.E., Library, Applied Arts in 7th grade (Home Economics, Industrial Education, Art). Seventh Grade - rotate through speech, reading & general music, can substitute band and orchestra for the speech or reading segment. Eighth Grade - choice of two electives from among art, chorus, band, orchestra, speech, reading, industrial arts and home economics.

Curriculum (Elementary Level): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.

Elective Courses (High School Level): Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism (Newspaper), Creative Writing, Acting, Speech, Debate, Yearbook, Children's Theatre Workshop, Fundamentals of Grammar, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, World Geography, Introduction to Law, Today's Problems, Current World Problems, Student Leadership, International Relations, Career Planning, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Exploratory Art, Printmaking, Fundamentals of Design.

Honors/AP Courses (High School Level): Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, History, Social Science.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular (High School Level): Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Extracurricular (Middle Level): Sports, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us

District Schools (Secondary)

Elgin High School 1200 Maroon Dr., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5100.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/ehs/ehshome.htm

Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5200.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/lhs/

Streamwood High School 701 W. Schaumburg Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107, 847-213-5500.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/shs/home.html

Bartlett High School 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103, 630-372-4680

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/bhs/

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio Elementary/Secondary

District Per-Pupil Cost

Elgin High

9-12

2,465

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

18.2:1

$5,895

Larkin High

9-12

2,095

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

18.2:1

$5,895

Streamwood High

9-12

2,045

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

18.2:1

$5,895

Bartlett High

9-12

1,203

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

18.2:1

$5,895

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Elgin District U-46

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

228

264

26.2

263

249

81.8%

21.5

District Averages

212

259

25.9

259

242

87.4%

22

School Averages

Elgin High School

196

237

25

259

230

85.6%

21.8

Larkin High School

216

267

26.3

268

253

85.6%

21.4

Streamwood High School

206

262

26.5

258

251

85.6%

21.3

Bartlett High School

237

278

26.2

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

District Schools (Elementary & Middle, Wayne only for Elementary)

Abbott Middle 949 Van St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5160.

Ellis Middle 225 S. Liberty St., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5151

Kimball Middle 451 N. McClean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5290.

Larsen Middle 665 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5250.

Tefft Middle 1100 Shirley Ave., Streamwood, IL 60107, 847-213-5540.

Canton Middle 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood, IL 60107, 847-213-5525.

Eastview Middle 321 N. Oak St., Bartlett, IL 60120, 630-888-5003

Wayne Elementary 5N443 School St., Wayne, IL 60184, 630-213-5620.

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio (Elementary)

District Per-Pupil Cost

Abbott Middle

7-8

610

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,558

Eastview Middle

7-8

905

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,558

Ellis Middle

7-8

447

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,558

Kimball Middle

7-8

673

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,558

Larsen Middle

7-8

728

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,558

Tefft Middle

7-8

632

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,558

Canton Middle

7-8

735

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,558

Wayne Elementary

K-6

573

31,650

1,685

46.1%

53.6%

22.7:1

$5,558

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Elgin District U-46

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

229

227

288

280

288

18.7

22.7

24.7

District Averages

234

226

222

277

275

289

18.6

22.5

24.6

School Averages

Abbott Middle

N/A

N/A

210

N/A

N/A

276

N/A

N/A

23.5

Eastview Middle

N/A

N/A

249

N/A

N/A

310

N/A

N/A

24.8

Ellis Middle

N/A

N/A

186

N/A

N/A

248

N/A

N/A

24

Kimball Middle

N/A

N/A

229

N/A

N/A

301

N/A

N/A

25.1

Larsen Middle

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Tefft Middle

N/A

N/A

221

N/A

N/A

287

N/A

N/A

25.3

Canton Middle

N/A

N/A

220

N/A

N/A

292

N/A

N/A

24.5

Wayne Elementary

277

273

N/A

337

309

N/A

21.4

24.0

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Elgin District U-46

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

261

District Averages

232

236

244

230

School Averages

Abbott Middle School

N/A

229

N/A

234

Eastview Middle School

N/A

267

N/A

271

Ellis Middle School

N/A

219

N/A

220

Kimball Middle School

N/A

238

N/A

243

Larsen Middle School

N/A

210

N/A

181

Tefft Middle School

N/A

243

N/A

227

Canton Middle School

N/A

233

N/A

220

Wayne Elementary

302

N/A

321

N/A

Recreation

St. Charles Park District

8 North Ave.

St. Charles, IL 60174

630-584-1055

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), Sports Fields, Ice Rink(s), Computer(s), Handicapped Accessible.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Computers, Tennis, Swimming, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Music, Cooking, Science/Nature, Gymnastics, Basketball, Volleyball, First Aid for Little People (Ages 6-9), Self-Care, Archery, In-Line Skating, Ballet, Dance, Hockey, Tae Kwon Do, Soccer, Self-Defense, Golf.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Fitness, Photography, Gardening, Freelance Writing, Golf, Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, Theater, Dance, Interior Decorating, Rules of the Road (Driving), S.T.E.P. (Parenting), Self-Defense, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Men's Group, Women's Group, Bingo, Pinochle, Bridge, Canasta, Driving, Health Screenings, Movies, Speakers, Lunch Program, Trips, Tours.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.

Special Services: Adapted Equipment, Adapted Materials provided. Programs offered through the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association.

Other Services: Preschool, Summer Day Camp.

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