Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Westview Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2922 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
37%
16%
White
33%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #2922 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Westview Elementary School often compared to?
Westview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bottenfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
438 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Westview Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.
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