Enrollment
520
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171135001365
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- 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 #5 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL.
School address
District: Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 171135001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elem School
West Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crystal Lake, Illinois, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Crystal Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elem School (638 students): West Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13.9:1).
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students) and Lundahl Middle School (797 students) alongside 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 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 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
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 52% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% 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
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 520 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171135001365
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, which includes West Elem School.
$16,686
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- 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 13.9:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elem School
Standard public school
629 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Husmann Elem School
Standard public school
518 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Indian Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Woods Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Canterbury Elem School
Standard public school
486 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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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 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 54/100 (higher 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 West Elem School rank among elementary schools in Crystal Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem School ranks #5 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.
Is West Elem School a good school?
West Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.