- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Algonquin, IL
Westfield Community School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170855001729
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Community School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Algonquin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,287
- students enrolled
Westfield Community School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Community School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Algonquin, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170855001729 · Algonquin, IL Other · MID · TRAD
1,287 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 9 public schools in Algonquin. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westfield Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee-Crown H
Dundee-Crown High School
2,573 students
- Harry D Jacobs
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,056 students
- Hampshire High
Hampshire High School
2,046 students
- This school
Westfield Community School
1,287 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
1,144 students
- Carpentersvill
Carpentersville Middle School
1,142 students
What this shows Westfield Community School reports 1,287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Community School compares
Westfield Community 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,287
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$17,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Westfield Community School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Westfield Community School.
$17,080
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westfield Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carpentersville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Algonquin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Community School
How many students attend Westfield Community School?
Westfield Community School has 1,287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Algonquin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Community School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Community School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Community School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Algonquin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Community School?
Westfield Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Westfield Community School rank among public schools in Algonquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Community School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Algonquin, 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 Algonquin on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 300?
Besides Westfield Community School, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Hampshire High School (2,046 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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