Enrollment
1,287
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170855001729
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Community School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Community School
Westfield Community School is a large combined-grade school in Algonquin, Illinois, enrolling 1,287 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,287 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Algonquin's public schools, it stands alongside Eastview Elem School (401 students): Westfield Community School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 10.7:1).
Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students) and Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students) alongside Westfield Community 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 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 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
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 50% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois - lower ratio than 31% 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
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,287 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 91.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170855001729
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 322:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.6%
In-school suspensions 90
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Westfield Community School.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpentersville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Algonquin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% 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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westfield Community School a good school?
Westfield Community School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 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.