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New Athens Elementary School vs. Westhaven Elementary School

Should you attend New Athens Elementary School or Westhaven Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Athens Elementary School
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Westhaven Elementary School
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

New Athens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Athens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westhaven Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
245 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Athens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westhaven Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Athens Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westhaven Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Athens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westhaven Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Athens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westhaven Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belleville SD 118 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#450 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1466 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Athens Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westhaven Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
22%
(Top 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Athens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westhaven Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belleville SD 118 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Athens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westhaven Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belleville SD 118 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in IL)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Athens Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westhaven Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
36
49
Grade 1 Students
37
46
Grade 2 Students
36
52
Grade 3 Students
33
50
Grade 4 Students
31
47
Grade 5 Students
41
52
Grade 6 Students
-
53
Grade 7 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belleville SD 118 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belleville SD 118 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belleville SD 118 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belleville SD 118 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Athens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belleville SD 118 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westhaven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belleville SD 118 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westhaven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belleville SD 118 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(12-13 School Year Data)
18%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Athens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Athens CUSD 60 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westhaven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belleville SD 118 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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