Serving 1,287 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Westfield Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westfield Community School serves the northeast part of Algonquin, IL, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westfield Community School's student population of 1,287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,287 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westfield Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield Community School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield Community School's ranking?
Westfield Community School is ranked #1085 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Westfield Community School often compared to?
Westfield Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Silver Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Westfield Community School?
1,287 students attend Westfield Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Westfield Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westfield Community School?
Westfield Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westfield Community School offer ?
Westfield Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Westfield Community School part of?
Westfield Community School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
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