- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Biggsville, IL
West Central Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for West Central Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170031905600
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Early Childhood earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Biggsville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 50
- students enrolled
West Central Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Early Childhood ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Biggsville, IL.
School address
District: West Central Cusd 235 · Illinois
NCES ID 170031905600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Central Early Childhood held near 54 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 170031905600 · Biggsville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Elementary School (321 students)
West Central Early Childhood held near 54 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Central Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central E
West Central Elementary School
321 students
- West Central H
West Central High School
212 students
- West Central M
West Central Middle School
169 students
- This school 50
West Central Early Childhood
50 students
What this shows West Central Early Childhood reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Early Childhood compares
West Central Early Childhood held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, West Central Early Childhood is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for West Central Cusd 235 reports $16,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Early Childhood
How many students attend West Central Early Childhood?
West Central Early Childhood has 50 students enrolled. It is a public school in Biggsville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Early Childhood is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at West Central Early Childhood is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Biggsville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Early Childhood?
West Central Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Central Early Childhood rank among public schools in Biggsville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Early Childhood ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Biggsville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Central Cusd 235?
Besides West Central Early Childhood, West Central Cusd 235 also operates West Central Elementary School (321 students), West Central High School (212 students), and West Central Middle School (169 students). See the West Central Cusd 235 district page for the complete list.