West Richland Elementary School (Closed 2016)
West Richland Elementary School served 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 29%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Richland CUSD 1 School District
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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