Western Avenue Elementary School

940 Western Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Western Avenue Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Western Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#563 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
42%
27%
47%
30%
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
49%
17%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Western Avenue Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Western Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Western Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heather Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Western Avenue Elementary School?
519 students attend Western Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Western Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Avenue Elementary School?
Western Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Western Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Western Avenue Elementary School part of?
Western Avenue Elementary School is part of Flossmoor School District 161.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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