West Central Elementary School

Summary:

West Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 308 students in grades K-5 in Biggsville, Illinois. The school is part of the West Central CUSD 235 district, which is ranked 765 out of 813 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, West Central Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a 1-star rating for most years. The school significantly underperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with only 21.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 13.8% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 5% of Illinois elementary schools in both ELA and Math.

When compared to nearby schools, such as La Harpe Elementary School, which is 18.7 miles away, it becomes clear that West Central Elementary School is underperforming its peers. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.4% in 2019-2020 to 13.8% in 2023-2024, which is well above the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1514 US Route 34
       Biggsville, IL  61418-5012


(309) 627-2339

District: West Central CUSD 235

SchoolDigger Rank:
1469th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,071 Help


Students who attend West Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Central Middle School
High:    West Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
2.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Compare Details West Central Elementary School ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Elementary School is $13,071.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Elementary School 1469th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See West Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Central CUSD 235:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central CUSD 235 765th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.89 959th 2086 54.0%
2007 57.82 1107th 2095 47.2%
2008 64.01 925th 2092 55.8%
2009 61.26 1011th 2120 52.3%
2010 69.56 747th 2139 65.1%
2011 69.23 765th 2147 64.4%
2012 69.82 739th 2166 65.9%
2013 66.56 759th 2167 65.0%
2014 63.10 805th 2093 61.5%
2015 28.45 1462nd 2052 28.8%
2016 24.11 1588th 2046 22.4%
2017 32.02 1360th 2044 33.5%
2018 18.97 1689th 2037 17.1%
2019 20.02 1730th 2086 17.1%
2021 23.28 1458th 1948 25.2%
2022 25.43 1507th 2082 27.6%
2023 27.76 1457th 2077 29.9%
2024 27.63 1469th 2067 28.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.41 579th 763 24.1%
2022 24.44 945th 1113 15.1%
2023 28.63 826th 1156 28.5%
2024 16.05 1145th 1195 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.08 1281st 1765 27.4%
2019 23.19 1564th 1816 13.9%
2021 18.29 1440th 1514 4.9%
2022 22.21 1511th 1763 14.3%
2023 26.32 1448th 1808 19.9%
2024 27.25 1391st 1793 22.4%
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Rank History for Female students at West Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 1524th 1964 22.4%
2019 22.28 1627th 2019 19.4%
2021 21.33 1354th 1680 19.4%
2022 26.42 1414th 1970 28.2%
2023 26.06 1418th 1957 27.5%
2024 28.30 1366th 1942 29.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.88 631st 907 30.4%
2024 20.41 813th 886 8.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.96 1706th 1972 13.5%
2019 20.66 1658th 2019 17.9%
2021 21.68 1359th 1707 20.4%
2022 26.87 1394th 1977 29.5%
2023 34.95 1211th 1984 39.0%
2024 29.02 1344th 1959 31.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.81 1441st 1463 1.5%
2019 7.43 1426th 1462 2.5%
2021 10.52 1263rd 1308 3.4%
2022 9.79 1364th 1425 4.3%
2023 11.74 1343rd 1419 5.4%
2024 12.93 1297th 1392 6.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for West Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 458 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 3 464
2007 430 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 8 446
2008 415 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 5 426
2009 401 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 12 422
2010 390 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 11 409
2011 374 1 0 8 1 0 7 0 391
2012 355 1 0 9 1 0 8 0 374
2013 324 0 0 8 2 0 6 0 340
2014 342 0 0 7 2 0 11 0 362
2015 317 0 0 13 2 0 13 0 345
2016 313 0 0 13 1 0 11 0 338
2017 309 0 0 14 1 0 17 0 341
2018 305 0 0 11 1 0 16 0 333
2019 297 1 0 8 1 0 19 0 326
2020 294 1 0 7 0 0 10 0 312
2021 285 3 0 6 1 0 13 0 308
2022 294 2 0 8 2 0 10 0 316
2023 290 1 1 7 2 0 7 0 308

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 464 31.5 14.7 44.3
2007 446 35.0 12.7 50
2008 426 30.0 14.2 49.4
2009 422 33.0 12.8 53.4
2010 409 33.0 12.3 58.5
2011 391 31.0 12.6 55.2
2012 374 29.0 12.8 55.1
2013 340 30.6 11.0 58.5
2014 362 31.2 11.5 59.4
2015 345 28.0 12.3 64.9
2016 338 29.0 11.6 62.1
2017 341 30.4 11.2 61.6
2018 333 30.9 10.7 58.9
2019 326 27.4 11.8 60.1
2020 312 27.1 11.5 58
2021 308 n/a n/a n/a
2022 316 26.9 11.7 56
2023 308 27.7 11.0 58.8

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 464 31.5 14.7 44.3
2007 446 35.0 12.7 50
2008 426 30.0 14.2 49.4
2009 422 33.0 12.8 53.4
2010 409 33.0 12.3 58.5
2011 391 31.0 12.6 55.2
2012 374 29.0 12.8 55.1
2013 340 30.6 11.0 58.5
2014 362 31.2 11.5 59.4
2015 345 28.0 12.3 64.9
2016 338 29.0 11.6 62.1
2017 341 30.4 11.2 61.6
2018 333 30.9 10.7 58.9
2019 326 27.4 11.8 60.1
2020 312 27.1 11.5 58
2021 308 n/a n/a n/a
2022 316 26.9 11.7 56
2023 308 27.7 11.0 58.8

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.

Immunization Rates

West Central Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201696.8%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%96.5%
201797.9%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.2%96.8%
201897.9%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.6%97.9%
201996.1%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.4%96.4%
202199.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
202298.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202395.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%94.8%95.8%99.4%
202496.6%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.9%98.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $716 (7.6%) $8,657 (92.4%) $9,373
2020 $237 (2.5%) $9,263 (97.5%) $9,500
2021 $752 (6.7%) $10,529 (93.3%) $11,281
2022 $752 (6.7%) $10,529 (93.3%) $11,281
2023 $282 (2.7%) $10,081 (97.3%) $10,364
2024 $768 (5.9%) $12,303 (94.1%) $13,071

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1730th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1457th of 2077 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)10.913.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central CUSD 235)10.913.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Central Elementary School)1316.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Central CUSD 235)1316.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)159.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central CUSD 235)159.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Central Elementary School)13.37.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Central CUSD 235)13.37.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)21.321.6
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central CUSD 235)21.321.6
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Central Elementary School)6.67.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Central CUSD 235)6.67.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (West Central Elementary School)49.254.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (West Central CUSD 235)49.254.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students326308
 5.5%
African American11
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White297290
 2.4%
Two or More Races197
 63.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%58.8%
 1.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended West Central Elementary School.

Students who attend West Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Central Middle School
High : West Central High School

Students at West Central Elementary School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

West Central Elementary School ranks 1469th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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