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Wayne Builta Elementary School

1835 APPLE VALLEY RD BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 14 of 255 in Illinois

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About Wayne Builta Elementary School

Wayne Builta Elementary School is a public school located in Bolingbrook, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Wayne Builta Elementary School is 312 and the school serves K-5. At Wayne Builta Elementary School, 57% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 42% scored at or above that level for reading.

The student-teacher ratio is 13:1, which is better than that of the district.

Students from Wayne Builta typically continue their education at Neuqua Valley High School, a highly rated school that has produced notable alumni such as Evan Lysacek, an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, and Chris Redd, an actor and comedian from Saturday Night Live. Nearby elementary schools also show strong performance — Patterson Elementary School has a math proficiency rate of about 70%, and Kendall Elementary School stands at around 68%.

Families who want to move to Bolingbrook should know that the average rent for a three-bedroom home is between $2,400 and $3,000 a month, depending on the area.

Wayne Builta Elementary School is a great choice for families with kids because it has strong academics, helpful teachers, and a community that is friendly to families. This school is the best school in Illinois.



Wayne Builta Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1835 APPLE VALLEY RD BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490

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Phone

(630) 226-4400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 42% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
271
Total Students
$70848
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 14 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wayne Builta Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23%
Asian 52.9%
Hispanic 10.8%
Black 8.3%
Two+ Races 3.6%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
23%
Asian
52.9%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
8.3%
Two+ Races
3.6%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 271
46%
125 Female
54%
146 Male

Student Population

271 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wayne Builta Elementary School recently started a hands-on coding program with SAM Labs kits. This helps students in kindergarten through fifth grade improve their STEM and problem-solving skills.

FAQ

Q1. What are the school’s core values?

Ans. Respect yourself, respect others, and respect property.


Q2. What programs are offered?

Ans. The school offers STEM, art, music, physical education, reading support, and enrichment activities.


Q3. Does the school have a mascot?

Ans. Yes, the mascot is the Badger.


Q4. What are some special activities?

Ans. Students can take part in clubs, spirit days, cultural events, and family nights.


Q5. What is the academic focus?

Ans. Builta Elementary focuses on strong academics, social-emotional learning, and good citizenship.


6. What are the highest-performing middle school in Illinois ?

A. Many highly rated middle schools in Illinois are known for safe campuses, supportive staff, and strong academic outcomes. You can check it out here.


7. Which neighborhoods in Illinois have the best high schools for families?

A. You can find best high schools here


Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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