Enrollment
377
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westview Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westview Elementary School
Westview Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, Illinois, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Canton Union Sd 66 spends $11,882 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside Eastview Elementary School (288 students): Westview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 12:1).
Canton Union Sd 66 also operates Ingersoll Middle School (631 students) and Canton High School (612 students) alongside Westview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westview Elementary School compares
Westview Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Union Sd 66, which includes Westview Elementary School.
$11,882
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 9.3%
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.
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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westview Elementary School a good school?
Westview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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