- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glencoe, IL
West School
Federal NCES profile for West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171686005280
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Glencoe · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 252
- students enrolled
West School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, IL.
School address
District: Glencoe Sd 35 · Illinois
NCES ID 171686005280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
West School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 171686005280 · Glencoe, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central School (561 students)
West School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central School
Central School
561 students
- South Elem Sch
South Elem School
413 students
- This school
West School
252 students
What this shows West School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How West School compares
West 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$29,766
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 + 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 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, West School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Glencoe Sd 35 reports $29,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Glencoe
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about West School
How many students attend West School?
West School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glencoe, IL. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?
The student-teacher ratio at West School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at West School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Glencoe, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West School?
West School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Glencoe?
By Resource Investment Index, West School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, 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 Glencoe Sd 35?
Besides West School, Glencoe Sd 35 also operates Central School (561 students) and South Elem School (413 students). See the Glencoe Sd 35 district page for the complete list.