Enrollment
364
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westchester, IL
Westchester Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174179000716
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Primary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Westchester · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 364
- students enrolled
Westchester Primary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westchester, IL.
School address
District: Westchester Sd 92-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174179000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westchester Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westchester Primary School
Westchester Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westchester, Illinois, enrolling 364 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
17.6% 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 Intermediate School (353 students) and Westchester Middle School (324 students) alongside Westchester Primary 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 Primary School compares
Westchester Primary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 48.9%
African American 26.1%
White 19.8%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Westchester Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Intermediate 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~364 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westchester Primary School
How many students attend Westchester Primary School?
Westchester Primary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westchester, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Primary School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Westchester, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Primary School?
Westchester Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Westchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School a good school?
Westchester Primary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Westchester Sd 92-5?
Besides Westchester Primary School, Westchester Sd 92-5 also operates Westchester Intermediate School (353 students) and Westchester Middle School (324 students). See the Westchester Sd 92-5 district page for the complete list.
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