West Side Pre-school serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
23 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
4%
28%

Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Side Pre-school?
23 students attend West Side Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Side Pre-school students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Pre-school?
West Side Pre-school has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Pre-school offer ?
West Side Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is West Side Pre-school part of?
West Side Pre-school is part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40.
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