West Elementary School
Tel:
(815)459-2749
- West Elementary School serves 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- West Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 539 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.36, 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 | #422 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 79% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 80% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Crystal Lake CCSD 47 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Elementary School is Crystal Lake Central High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lundahl Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crystal Lake South Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 404 students
1.8 miles
601 Golf Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815)459-1143 1.8 K-5 404 - Crystal Lake North Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 663 students
1.9 miles
500 W Woodstock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815)459-0122 1.9 K-5 663 - Crystal Lake Lundahl Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 769 students
2.0 miles
560 Nash Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815)459-5971 2.0 6-8 769 - Crystal Lake Richard F Bernotas Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 892 students
2.1 miles
170 N Oak St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815)459-9210 2.1 6-8 892 - Crystal Lake Husmann Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 521 students
2.5 miles
131 W Paddock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815)459-7114 2.5 K-5 521
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