Enrollment
353
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westchester, IL
Westchester Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174179004184
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Intermediate School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westchester · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 353
- students enrolled
Westchester Intermediate School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westchester, IL.
School address
District: Westchester Sd 92-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174179004184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westchester Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westchester Intermediate School
Westchester Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Westchester, Illinois, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Westchester Sd 92-5 also operates Westchester Primary School (364 students) and Westchester Middle School (324 students) alongside Westchester Intermediate 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 Westchester Intermediate School compares
Westchester Intermediate 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$16,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 27.8%
White 22.7%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Westchester Intermediate School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westchester Sd 92-5, which includes Westchester Intermediate School.
$16,172
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 24.7%
Federal 9.2%
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 Westchester Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westchester Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchester Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~353 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westchester Intermediate School
How many students attend Westchester Intermediate School?
Westchester Intermediate School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westchester, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Intermediate School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Westchester, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Intermediate School?
Westchester Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Westchester Intermediate School rank among public schools in Westchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westchester, 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 Westchester on the city page.
Is Westchester Intermediate School a good school?
Westchester Intermediate School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Westchester Sd 92-5?
Besides Westchester Intermediate School, Westchester Sd 92-5 also operates Westchester Primary School (364 students) and Westchester Middle School (324 students). See the Westchester Sd 92-5 district page for the complete list.
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