Enrollment
346
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174290003655
Westfield School — Winthrop Harbor, IL
Federal NCES profile for Westfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westfield School reports 346 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 spends $18,044 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.9% from local sources (property taxes), 36.3% from the state, and 5.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westfield School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,044
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 346 Top 45% in Illinois — larger than 55% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174290003655
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winthrop Harbor Sd 1, which includes Westfield School.
$18,044
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.3%
Federal 5.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Westfield School
How many students attend Westfield School?
Westfield School has 346 students enrolled. It is a other school in Winthrop Harbor, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield School is 15.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield School is White at 44.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winthrop Harbor, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield School?
Westfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.