- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biggsville, IL
West Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170031905599
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Biggsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 321
- students enrolled
West Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Biggsville, IL.
School address
District: West Central Cusd 235 · Illinois
NCES ID 170031905599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Central Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 170031905599 · Biggsville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central High School (212 students)
West Central Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Central Elementary School
321 students
- West Central H
West Central High School
212 students
- West Central M
West Central Middle School
169 students
- West Central E 50
West Central Early Childhood
50 students
What this shows West Central Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Elementary School compares
West Central Elementary School 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, West Central Elementary School 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central Early Childhood | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Elementary School
How many students attend West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biggsville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Biggsville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Biggsville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Elementary School ranks #2 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 Elementary School, West Central Cusd 235 also operates West Central High School (212 students), West Central Middle School (169 students), and West Central Early Childhood (50 students). See the West Central Cusd 235 district page for the complete list.