- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zion, IL
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174386004356
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Zion · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 339
- students enrolled
West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+121 students YoY
West Elementary School grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+37.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+121 students YoY 174386004356 · Zion, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students)
West Elementary School grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+37.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shiloh Park Mi
Shiloh Park Middle School
358 students
- This school
West Elementary School
339 students
- Elmwood Elem S
Elmwood Elem School
336 students
- Zion Central M
Zion Central Middle School
330 students
- Beulah Park El
Beulah Park Elem School
289 students
- Lakeview Schoo
Lakeview School
249 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 28.9%
Two or More 6.2%
White 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Zion Esd 6 reports $22,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zion Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Zion
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 121.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Zion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Zion, 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 Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Zion Esd 6?
Besides West Elementary School, Zion Esd 6 also operates Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students), Elmwood Elem School (336 students), and Zion Central Middle School (330 students). See the Zion Esd 6 district page for the complete list.