Enrollment
252
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West School
West School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glencoe, Illinois, enrolling 252 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller 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 predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Glencoe Sd 35 spends $28,310 per pupil, 66% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Glencoe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central School (561 students): West School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 9.8:1).
Glencoe Sd 35 also operates Central School (561 students) and South Elem School (413 students) alongside West 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 School compares
West 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glencoe Sd 35, which includes West School.
$28,310
Per student
+66%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+71%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.2%
State 20.6%
Federal 3.2%
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 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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Glencoe on the city page.
Is West School a good school?
West School earns 48/100 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 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.
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