North Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
Should you attend North Elementary School or West Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Elementary 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
291 students
254 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1392 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
53
Grade 1 Students
47
37
Grade 2 Students
56
44
Grade 3 Students
42
34
Grade 4 Students
52
42
Grade 5 Students
49
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
80%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
