- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, IL
Westview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170828000444
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 377
- students enrolled
Westview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Canton, IL.
School address
District: Canton Union Sd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 170828000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Westview Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 170828000444 · Canton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ingersoll Middle School (631 students)
Westview Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ingersoll Midd
Ingersoll Middle School
631 students
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
612 students
- This school
Westview Elementary School
377 students
- Eastview Eleme
Eastview Elementary School
288 students
- Lincoln Elemen 186
Lincoln Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Westview Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Elementary School compares
Westview Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Westview Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Canton Union Sd 66 reports $13,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Canton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westview Elementary School
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westview Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Canton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Union Sd 66?
Besides Westview Elementary School, Canton Union Sd 66 also operates Ingersoll Middle School (631 students), Canton High School (612 students), and Eastview Elementary School (288 students). See the Canton Union Sd 66 district page for the complete list.