Enrollment
521
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
West View Elem School
Federal NCES profile for West View Elem 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 173451003602
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West View Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 521
- students enrolled
West View Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West View Elem School ranks #10 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West View Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West View Elem School
West View Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rockford, Illinois, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rockford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitehead Elem School (678 students): West View Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.8:1).
Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students) and Jefferson High School (2,173 students) alongside West View 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 View Elem School compares
West View 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$17,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 521 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173451003602
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, West View Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 60.7%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes West View Elem School.
$17,721
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 View Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West View Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 17:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about West View Elem School
How many students attend West View Elem School?
West View Elem School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West View Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at West View Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West View Elem School?
The largest demographic group at West View Elem School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West View Elem School?
West View Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 View Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, West View Elem School ranks #10 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, 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 Rockford on the city page.
Is West View Elem School a good school?
West View Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Rockford Sd 205?
Besides West View Elem School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.