Cicero West Elementary School

4937 W 23rd St
Cicero, IL 60804
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Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cicero West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cicero West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Cicero West Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Cicero West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cicero West Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3302 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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≤5%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
97%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cicero West Elementary School's ranking?
Cicero West Elementary School is ranked #3302 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Cicero West Elementary School?
530 students attend Cicero West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cicero West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cicero West Elementary School?
Cicero West Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cicero West Elementary School offer ?
Cicero West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cicero West Elementary School part of?
Cicero West Elementary School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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