West Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
Should you attend West Elementary School or North 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
School
Top Rankings
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North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 270 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 309 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
270 students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1096 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
55
Grade 1 Students
53
46
Grade 2 Students
37
47
Grade 3 Students
45
63
Grade 4 Students
38
42
Grade 5 Students
48
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
8%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
65%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%