- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Salem, IL
West Salem Grade School
Federal NCES profile for West Salem Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171350001637
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Salem Grade School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 171
- students enrolled
West Salem Grade School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edwards County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171350001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
West Salem Grade School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 171350001637 · West Salem, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Albion Grade School (427 students)
West Salem Grade School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Salem Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albion Grade S
Albion Grade School
427 students
- Edwards County
Edwards County High School
223 students
- This school
West Salem Grade School
171 students
What this shows West Salem Grade School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Salem Grade School compares
West Salem Grade 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$14,485
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, West Salem Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Edwards County Cusd 1 reports $14,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Salem Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwards County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Salem Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Salem Grade School
How many students attend West Salem Grade School?
West Salem Grade School has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Salem, IL. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salem Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salem Grade School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Salem Grade School?
The largest demographic group at West Salem Grade School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in West Salem, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Salem Grade School?
West Salem Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Edwards County Cusd 1?
Besides West Salem Grade School, Edwards County Cusd 1 also operates Albion Grade School (427 students) and Edwards County High School (223 students). See the Edwards County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.