West Prairie South Elementary School
Tel:
(309)776-3790
- West Prairie South Elementary School serves 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- West Prairie South Elementary School's student population of 155 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 155 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Prairie South Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Prairie South 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1819 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 97% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Prairie CUSD 103 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Prairie South Elementary School is Macomb Senior High School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Prairie Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Prairie Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colchester West Prairie Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 178 students
0.3 miles
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309)776-3220 0.3 5-8 178 - Macomb Macomb Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 353 students
6.2 miles
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309)833-2074 6.2 7-8 353 - Macomb Macomb Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 583 students
6.2 miles
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309)837-2331 6.2 9-12 583 - Macomb Macarthur Early Childhood Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 127 students
6.4 miles
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309)837-2335 6.4 PK 127 - Macomb Academy For Secondary Education Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 21 students
6.6 miles
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309)575-3226 6.6 9-12 21
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