Enrollment
352
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jerseyville, IL
Jerseyville West Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jerseyville West Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172043002312
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerseyville West Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Jerseyville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 352
- students enrolled
Jerseyville West Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerseyville West Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jerseyville, IL.
School address
District: Jersey Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 172043002312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerseyville West Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jerseyville West Elem School
Jerseyville West Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jerseyville, Illinois, enrolling 352 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jersey Cusd 100 spends $13,096 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Jerseyville's public schools, it stands alongside Jersey Comm High School (961 students): Jerseyville West Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.6:1).
Jersey Cusd 100 also operates Jersey Comm High School (961 students) and Jersey Community Middle School (489 students) alongside Jerseyville West Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jerseyville West Elem School compares
Jerseyville West Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Jerseyville West Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jersey Cusd 100, which includes Jerseyville West Elem School.
$13,096
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jerseyville West Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Community Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerseyville East Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grafton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerseyville West Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Jerseyville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jerseyville West Elem School
How many students attend Jerseyville West Elem School?
Jerseyville West Elem School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jerseyville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerseyville West Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerseyville West Elem School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerseyville West Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jerseyville West Elem School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Jerseyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerseyville West Elem School?
Jerseyville West Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jerseyville West Elem School rank among public schools in Jerseyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerseyville West Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jerseyville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jerseyville on the city page.
Is Jerseyville West Elem School a good school?
Jerseyville West Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jersey Cusd 100?
Besides Jerseyville West Elem School, Jersey Cusd 100 also operates Jersey Comm High School (961 students), Jersey Community Middle School (489 students), and Jerseyville East Elem School (392 students). See the Jersey Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.
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