W J Zahnow Elem School
Waterloo, IL · Waterloo CUSD 5
Regular public school · Grades PK - 1 · Town, fringe
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
301 Hamacher St, Waterloo, IL 62298
(618)939-3458NCES ID 174107004879Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.0% | 93.7% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $332K in zip 62298 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than W J Zahnow Elem School
- #143Rogers Elem SchoolWaterloo CUSD 5 · 0.4 mi away143rd of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 79%Compare - #379Gardner Elementary SchoolWaterloo CUSD 5 · 0.5 mi away379th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 61%Compare - –Eagleview Elementary SchoolColumbia CUSD 4 · 7.4 mi awayCompare
- #1344Valmeyer Elementary SchoolValmeyer CUSD 3 · 7.5 mi away1,344th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 28%Compare - #65Parkview Elementary SchoolColumbia CUSD 4 · 8.3 mi away65th of 2,105
ELA 81% · Math 84%Compare - –Millstadt Primary CenterMillstadt CCSD 160 · 9 mi awayCompare
- #345Smithton Elem SchoolSmithton CCSD 130 · 9.5 mi away345th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 55%Compare - #1000Bluffview Elem SchoolCommunity Unit School District No 196 · 12.2 mi away1,000th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 38%Compare
What school district is W J Zahnow Elem School in?
W J Zahnow Elem School is part of the Waterloo CUSD 5 district in Waterloo, Illinois.
Is W J Zahnow Elem School a good school?
W J Zahnow Elem School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of W J Zahnow Elem School?
White 94%, Hispanic 3%, Two or more races 2% (473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near W J Zahnow Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62298 is $332K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.