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Westhaven Elementary School vs. Whiteside Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Westhaven Elementary School
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Whiteside Elementary School
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westhaven 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Whiteside 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 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-4
Total Students
349 students
668 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westhaven Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whiteside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westhaven Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whiteside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westhaven Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whiteside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westhaven Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belleville School District 118 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whiteside School District 115 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1429 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#1595 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westhaven Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whiteside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
22%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westhaven Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belleville School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whiteside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whiteside School District 115 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westhaven Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belleville School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whiteside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whiteside School District 115 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westhaven Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whiteside Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
84
Kindergarten Students
49
109
Grade 1 Students
46
115
Grade 2 Students
52
132
Grade 3 Students
50
115
Grade 4 Students
47
113
Grade 5 Students
52
-
Grade 6 Students
53
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belleville School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whiteside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whiteside School District 115 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belleville School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whiteside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whiteside School District 115 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
51%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belleville School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whiteside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whiteside School District 115 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belleville School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whiteside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whiteside School District 115 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westhaven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belleville School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whiteside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whiteside School District 115 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westhaven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belleville School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whiteside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whiteside School District 115 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westhaven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belleville School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whiteside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whiteside School District 115 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(19-20 School Year Data)
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westhaven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belleville School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whiteside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whiteside School District 115 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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