- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington Heights, IL
Westgate Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Westgate Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170414000100
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westgate Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 633
- students enrolled
Westgate Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Elem School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Arlington Heights Sd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 170414000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170414000100 · Arlington Heights, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Middle School (1,024 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westgate Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
1,024 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
812 students
- Olive-Mary Sti
Olive-Mary Stitt School
671 students
- This school
Westgate Elem School
633 students
- Ivy Hill Elem
Ivy Hill Elem School
593 students
- Dryden Elem Sc
Dryden Elem School
521 students
What this shows Westgate Elem School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westgate Elem School compares
Westgate Elem 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 8.4%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Westgate Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Heights Sd 25, which includes Westgate Elem School.
$18,806
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.8%
Federal 5.3%
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 Westgate Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dryden Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westgate Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Standard public school
671 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hill Elem School
Standard public school
593 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Dryden Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Patton Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
J W Riley Elem School
Standard public school
319 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westgate Elem School
How many students attend Westgate Elem School?
Westgate Elem School has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westgate Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westgate Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Westgate Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Westgate Elem School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westgate Elem School?
Westgate Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Westgate Elem School rank among elementary schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Elem School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Heights Sd 25?
Besides Westgate Elem School, Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students), South Middle School (812 students), and Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students). See the Arlington Heights Sd 25 district page for the complete list.
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