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 263 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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 253 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
263 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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
36
35
Grade 1 Students
45
43
Grade 2 Students
43
42
Grade 3 Students
49
41
Grade 4 Students
42
43
Grade 5 Students
48
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
82%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
