- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, IL
Westhaven Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westhaven Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170561002196
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westhaven Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 313
- students enrolled
Westhaven Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westhaven Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Belleville Sd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 170561002196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Westhaven Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 170561002196 · Belleville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students)
Westhaven Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westhaven Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
542 students
- Union Elem Sch
Union Elem School
432 students
- West Jr High S
West Jr High School
364 students
- This school
Westhaven Elementary
313 students
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School
308 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
293 students
What this shows Westhaven Elementary reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westhaven Elementary compares
Westhaven Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$19,365
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
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
White 30.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Westhaven Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Belleville Sd 118 reports $19,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westhaven Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westhaven Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Belleville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Whiteside Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Union Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
272 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elem School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Harmony Intermediate Center
Standard public school
207 students 14.8:1 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westhaven Elementary
How many students attend Westhaven Elementary?
Westhaven Elementary has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhaven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westhaven Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Westhaven Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westhaven Elementary is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westhaven Elementary?
Westhaven Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Westhaven Elementary rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westhaven Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, 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 Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Sd 118?
Besides Westhaven Elementary, Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students), Union Elem School (432 students), and West Jr High School (364 students). See the Belleville Sd 118 district page for the complete list.