Westview Elementary School
Tel:
(217)351-3905
- Westview Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Westview Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Westview Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Westview Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Westview Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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 School Rank | #1988 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 25% | 17% |
| White | 39% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Champaign CUSD 4 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westview Elementary School is Centennial High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dr Howard Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Champaign Dr Howard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.6 miles
1117 W Park Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217)351-3866 0.6 K-5 314 - Champaign South Side Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 303 students
0.6 miles
712 S Pine St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217)351-3890 0.6 K-5 303 - Savoy Carrie Busey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
0.8 miles
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217)351-3811 0.8 K-5 470 - Champaign Centennial High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,404 student
0.8 miles
913 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217)351-3954 0.8 9-12 1,404 - Champaign International Prep Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 302 students
0.8 miles
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217)351-3995 0.8 K-5 302
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