West Central Elementary School
Tel:
(309)627-2371
- West Central Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
West Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Central Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Central Elementary School is 0.17, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2541 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| White | 91% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Central CUSD 235 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Central Elementary School is West Central High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Central Middle School (7.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Central Middle School (7.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Biggsville West Central High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 255 students
0.0 miles
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309)627-2377 0.0 9-12 255 - Biggsville West Central Early Childhood Magnet School
Grades: PK | 59 students
6.2 miles
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309)627-2330 6.2 PK 59 - Stronghurst West Central Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 174 students
7.4 miles
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309)924-1681 7.4 6-8 174 - Monmouth United Elementary School - West Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 202 students
10.3 miles
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309)734-8513 10.3 PK-5 202 - Monmouth United Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 208 students
10.3 miles
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309)734-8511 10.3 6-8 208
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