Wayne Community Guide
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.htmLarkin 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, 630-372-4680Web 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 |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
|
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
|
District Averages |
232 |
236 |
244 |
230 |
|
School Averages |
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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.