Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Richland CUSD 1 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend West Richland Elementary School?
149 students attend West Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Richland Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Richland Elementary School?
West Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Richland Elementary School offer ?
West Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Richland Elementary School part of?
West Richland Elementary School is part of East Richland CUSD 1 School District.
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