West Chicago ESD 33 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in West Chicago ESD 33 School District, serving 4,416 students. West Chicago ESD 33 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Public schools in West Chicago ESD 33 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in West Chicago ESD 33 School District are Indian Knoll Elementary School, Wegner Elementary School and Gary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | West Chicago ESD 33 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (630) 293-6000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,416 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 303 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
West Chicago ESD 33 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #763 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 37% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 114 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 3,557 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 80% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 121 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 569 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 13% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 51 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 464 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 423 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 404 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 427 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 447 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 448 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 462 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 476 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 450 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 415 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,168 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $76 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $71 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,212 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,168 | $17,733 |
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West Chicago ESD 33 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Indian Knoll Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 22%Rank:4/Bottom 50%N645 Indian Knoll Rd10
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
Grades: K-5 | 390 students
- Wegner Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1180 Marcella Ln10
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400
Grades: K-5 | 412 students
- Gary Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 17%Rank:3/Bottom 50%130 E Forest Ave10
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
Grades: K-5 | 564 students
- Leman Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%238 E Hazel St10
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
Grades: 6-8 | 1,341 student
- Turner Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%750 Ingalton Ave10
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050
Grades: K-5 | 389 students
- Currier Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 8%Rank:2/Bottom 50%800 Garys Mill Rd10
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
Grades: K-5 | 460 students
- Pioneer Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 8%Rank:2/Bottom 50%615 Kenwood Ave10
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
Grades: K-5 | 398 students
- Early Learning Center300 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000
Grades: PK | 125 students
- Elc Winfield Primary Annex0s150 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4960
Grades: PK | 135 students
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