- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wood Dale, IL
Westview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Westview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174302004317
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wood Dale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 277
- students enrolled
Westview Elem School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wood Dale, IL.
School address
District: Wood Dale Sd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 174302004317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Westview Elem School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 174302004317 · Wood Dale, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 12:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wood Dale Jr High School (277 students)
Westview Elem School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westview Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westview Elem School
277 students
- Wood Dale Jr H
Wood Dale Jr High School
277 students
- Oakbrook Elem
Oakbrook Elem School
251 students
- Early Childhoo 85
Early Childhood Education Center
85 students
What this shows Westview Elem School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Elem School compares
Westview Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$23,021
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 34.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Westview Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wood Dale Sd 7 reports $23,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westview Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Dale Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakbrook Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Wood Dale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westview Elem School
How many students attend Westview Elem School?
Westview Elem School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wood Dale, IL. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elem School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Westview Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Westview Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Wood Dale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Elem School?
Westview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Westview Elem School rank among public schools in Wood Dale?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wood Dale, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wood Dale Sd 7?
Besides Westview Elem School, Wood Dale Sd 7 also operates Wood Dale Jr High School (277 students), Oakbrook Elem School (251 students), and Early Childhood Education Center (85 students). See the Wood Dale Sd 7 district page for the complete list.