Enrollment
50
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central Early Childhood compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central Early Childhood
West Central Early Childhood is a small combined-grade school in Biggsville, Illinois, enrolling 50 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Illinois schools, with 50 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
West Central Cusd 235 also operates West Central Elementary School (321 students) and West Central High School (212 students) alongside West Central Early Childhood.
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 West Central Early Childhood compares
West Central Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Central Cusd 235, which includes West Central Early Childhood.
$14,808
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 35.3%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Biggsville on the city page.
Is West Central Early Childhood a good school?
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. 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 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.
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