Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Westfield School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westfield School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Winthrop Harbor, IL, encompassing approximately 4.8 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westfield School's student population of 346 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westfield 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 School is 0.66, 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
#1462 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield School's ranking?
Westfield School is ranked #1462 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Westfield School?
346 students attend Westfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Westfield School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westfield School?
Westfield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westfield School offer ?
Westfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Westfield School part of?
Westfield School is part of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District.
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