- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Westchester Primary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 174179000716 · Westchester, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Westchester Intermediate School (353 students)
Westchester Primary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westchester Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westchester Primary School
364 students
- Westchester In
Westchester Intermediate School
353 students
- Westchester Mi
Westchester Middle School
324 students
What this shows Westchester Primary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westchester Primary School compares
Westchester Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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
District finance for Westchester Sd 92-5 reports $16,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~364 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.