Is West Prairie North Elementary School a good school?

West Prairie North Elementary School ranks 1351 st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Prairie North Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 154 students attended West Prairie North Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Prairie North Elementary School?

Students at West Prairie North Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of West Prairie North Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Prairie North Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : West Prairie Junior High School High : West Prairie Senior High School

West Prairie North Elementary School

Summary:

West Prairie North Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 174 students in grades PK-6 in Good Hope, Illinois, which is part of the West Prairie CUSD 103 district.

The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, with only 0-17.4% of students meeting or exceeding standards across different grade levels. West Prairie North Elementary School has a low statewide ranking, typically falling in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who consistently rank in the bottom 25% of their respective statewide subgroups.

When comparing West Prairie North Elementary School to other nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. For instance, West Prairie South Elementary School, which is also part of the West Prairie CUSD 103 district, consistently outperforms West Prairie North in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, as well as in overall statewide rankings. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (around 50% free/reduced lunch recipients) at West Prairie North Elementary School likely contributes to the school's academic challenges, a common trend observed in many schools where students from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to struggle more academically.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

100 N Washington St
Good Hope, IL 61438-9165

(309) 456-3920

District: West Prairie CUSD 103

SchoolDigger Rank:
1351^st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,892

Students who attend West Prairie North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Prairie Junior High School
High:	West Prairie Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 154

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Prairie North Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (4.5%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Prairie North Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare West Prairie North Elementary School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Prairie North Elementary School is $16,892.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Prairie North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Prairie North Elementary School 1351^st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See West Prairie North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

West Prairie CUSD 103:

SchoolDigger ranks West Prairie CUSD 103 503^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Prairie North Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Prairie North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2004	74.38	550^th	2030	72.9%
2005	84.61	137^th	2022	93.2%
2006	78.68	354^th	2086	83.0%
2007	73.84	551^st	2095	73.7%
2008	72.47	643^rd	2092	69.3%
2009	82.07	266^th	2120	87.5%
2010	75.86	524^th	2139	75.5%
2011	87.21	61^st	2147	97.2%
2012	86.88	69^th	2166	96.8%
2013	54.61	1072^nd	2167	50.5%
2014	52.71	1037^th	2093	50.5%
2015	49.12	924^th	2052	55.0%
2016	34.90	1291^st	2046	36.9%
2017	37.83	1223^rd	2044	40.2%
2018	57.87	797^th	2037	60.9%
2019	50.32	965^th	2086	53.7%
2021	51.09	832^nd	1948	57.3%
2022	42.98	1113^th	2082	46.5%
2023	44.67	1065^th	2077	48.7%
2024	31.53	1351^st	2067	34.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Prairie North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	51.80	734^th	1763	58.4%
2023	29.22	1354^th	1808	25.1%
2024	19.01	1635^th	1793	8.8%

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Rank History for Female students at West Prairie North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	46.40	1033^rd	2019	48.8%
2022	34.91	1205^th	1970	38.8%

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Rank History for Male students at West Prairie North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	47.97	917^th	1977	53.6%
2023	49.84	896^th	1984	54.8%
2024	28.94	1349^th	1959	31.1%

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Rank History for White students at West Prairie North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	46.64	779^th	1463	46.8%
2019	34.91	994^th	1462	32.0%
2021	35.65	875^th	1308	33.1%
2022	26.22	1129^th	1425	20.8%
2023	27.02	1097^th	1419	22.7%
2024	16.84	1234^th	1392	11.4%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for West Prairie North Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2005	123	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	127
2006	115	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	121
2007	114	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	121
2008	106	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	113
2009	111	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	6	119
2010	115	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	3	119
2011	106	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	106
2012	106	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	107
2013	114	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	120
2014	106	0	0	1	0	0	7	0	114
2015	110	2	0	1	0	0	6	0	119
2016	103	1	0	2	0	0	5	0	111
2017	112	0	1	1	1	0	7	0	122
2018	106	0	1	0	0	0	5	0	112
2019	105	0	3	0	0	0	5	0	113
2020	114	0	3	0	1	0	3	0	121
2021	101	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	107
2022	152	2	2	0	1	0	6	0	163
2023	165	2	2	0	0	0	5	0	174
2024	143	2	1	1	0	0	7	0	154

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Prairie North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	121	11.0	11.0	41.3
2005	127	12.0	10.6	42.1
2006	121	11.4	10.6	37.9
2007	121	7.0	17.3	43.5
2008	113	6.0	18.8	37.7
2009	119	9.9	12.0	38.1
2010	119	9.8	12.0	56.9
2011	106	9.4	11.2	55.7
2012	107	9.3	11.4	47.7
2013	120	10.2	11.7	53.3
2014	114	9.0	12.6	54.4
2015	119	10.0	11.9	54.6
2016	111	8.0	13.8	49.5
2017	122	8.6	14.1	16.4
2018	112	8.7	12.8	39.3
2019	113	8.7	12.9	44.2
2020	121	9.0	13.4	54.5
2021	107	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	163	12.3	13.2	46
2023	174	13.0	13.3	49.4
2024	154	11.9	12.9	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Prairie North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	121	11.0	11.0	41.3
2005	127	12.0	10.6	42.1
2006	121	11.4	10.6	37.9
2007	121	7.0	17.3	43.5
2008	113	6.0	18.8	37.7
2009	119	9.9	12.0	38.1
2010	119	9.8	12.0	56.9
2011	106	9.4	11.2	55.7
2012	107	9.3	11.4	47.7
2013	120	10.2	11.7	53.3
2014	114	9.0	12.6	54.4
2015	119	10.0	11.9	54.6
2016	111	8.0	13.8	49.5
2017	122	8.6	14.1	16.4
2018	112	8.7	12.8	39.3
2019	113	8.7	12.9	44.2
2020	121	9.0	13.4	54.5
2021	107	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	163	12.3	13.2	46
2023	174	13.0	13.3	49.4
2024	154	11.9	12.9	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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