Westchester Primary School

2400 Downing Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westchester Primary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westchester Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Westchester Primary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
364 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Westchester Primary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
37%
27%
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Black
21%
17%
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White
33%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Westchester Primary School often compared to?
Westchester Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindop Elementary School, Westchester Intermediate School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Westchester Primary School?
364 students attend Westchester Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Westchester Primary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westchester Primary School?
Westchester Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westchester Primary School offer ?
Westchester Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Westchester Primary School part of?
Westchester Primary School is part of Westchester SD 92-5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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