West Side Pre-school (Closed 2013)

West Side Pre-school serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Side Pre-school?
23 students attend West Side Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Side Pre-school students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Pre-school?
West Side Pre-school has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Pre-school offer ?
West Side Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is West Side Pre-school part of?
West Side Pre-school is part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40.

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