- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crystal Lake, IL
West Elem School
Federal NCES profile for West Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171135001365
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 520
- students enrolled
West Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL.
School address
District: Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 171135001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171135001365 · Crystal Lake, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hannah Beardsl
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
829 students
- Lundahl Middle
Lundahl Middle School
797 students
- Richard F Bern
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
737 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
638 students
- Coventry Elem
Coventry Elem School
629 students
- This school
West Elem School
520 students
What this shows West Elem School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elem School compares
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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, West Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, which includes West Elem School.
$16,871
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Beardsley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lundahl Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coventry Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Crystal Lake
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elem School
Standard public school
638 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elem School
Standard public school
629 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Husmann Elem School
Standard public school
518 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Indian Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Woods Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Canterbury Elem School
Standard public school
486 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elem School
How many students attend West Elem School?
West Elem School has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Elem School?
The largest demographic group at West Elem School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elem School?
West Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elem School rank among elementary schools in Crystal Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crystal Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Besides West Elem School, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students), Lundahl Middle School (797 students), and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch (737 students). See the Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 district page for the complete list.
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