- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northlake, IL
Westdale Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Westdale Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172433002645
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westdale Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Northlake · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 483
- students enrolled
Westdale Elem School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westdale Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Northlake, IL.
School address
District: Mannheim Sd 83 · Illinois
NCES ID 172433002645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Westdale Elem School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172433002645 · Northlake, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Mannheim Middle School (768 students)
Westdale Elem School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westdale Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mannheim Middl
Mannheim Middle School
768 students
- Roy Elem Schoo
Roy Elem School
545 students
- This school
Westdale Elem School
483 students
- Scott Elementa
Scott Elementary School
385 students
- Mannheim Early 157
Mannheim Early Childhood Ctr
157 students
What this shows Westdale Elem School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westdale Elem School compares
Westdale Elem 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$23,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 91.7%
White 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Westdale Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mannheim Sd 83 reports $23,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westdale Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannheim Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mannheim Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westdale Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Northlake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westdale Elem School
How many students attend Westdale Elem School?
Westdale Elem School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northlake, IL. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westdale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westdale Elem School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Westdale Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Westdale Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Northlake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westdale Elem School?
Westdale Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westdale Elem School rank among elementary schools in Northlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Westdale Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Northlake, 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 Northlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Mannheim Sd 83?
Besides Westdale Elem School, Mannheim Sd 83 also operates Mannheim Middle School (768 students), Roy Elem School (545 students), and Scott Elementary School (385 students). See the Mannheim Sd 83 district page for the complete list.