Western Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 647-7400
Western Avenue Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Western Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Western Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Western Avenue Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Western Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Western Avenue Elementary School is 0.64, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #943 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 49% | 17% |
| White | 33% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Flossmoor 161 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Western Avenue Elementary School is Homewood-flossmoor High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Parker Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Flossmoor Parker Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 926 students
0.6 miles
2810 School St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400 0.6 6-8 926 - Flossmoor Heather Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 249 students
0.8 miles
1439 Lawrence Cres
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200 0.8 K-5 249 - Homewood Willow School Grades: PK-2 | 660 students
0.9 miles
1804 Willow Rd
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3720 0.9 PK-2 660 - Flossmoor Homewood-flossmoor High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,757 students
1.0 miles
999 Kedzie Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-3000 1.0 9-12 2,757 - Chicago Heights Serena Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 352 students
1.4 miles
255 Pleasant Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300 1.4 K-5 352
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