Westchester Primary School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westchester Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Westchester Primary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westchester Primary School is 0.69, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
43%
28%
Black
28%
16%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Westchester Primary School often compared to?
Westchester Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindop Elementary School, Westchester Intermediate School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Westchester Primary School?
389 students attend Westchester Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Westchester Primary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westchester Primary School?
Westchester Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westchester Primary School offer ?
Westchester Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Westchester Primary School part of?
Westchester Primary School is part of Westchester SD 92-5 School District.
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