Is West Central Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend West Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended West Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Central Elementary School?

Students at West Central Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Central Elementary School attend?

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

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:
1469^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,071

Students who attend West Central Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Central Elementary School ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.63. (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 (93.4%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare West Central Elementary School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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West Central CUSD 235:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central CUSD 235 765^th 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
2006	62.89	959^th	2086	54.0%
2007	57.82	1107^th	2095	47.2%
2008	64.01	925^th	2092	55.8%
2009	61.26	1011^th	2120	52.3%
2010	69.56	747^th	2139	65.1%
2011	69.23	765^th	2147	64.4%
2012	69.82	739^th	2166	65.9%
2013	66.56	759^th	2167	65.0%
2014	63.10	805^th	2093	61.5%
2015	28.45	1462^nd	2052	28.8%
2016	24.11	1588^th	2046	22.4%
2017	32.02	1360^th	2044	33.5%
2018	18.97	1689^th	2037	17.1%
2019	20.02	1730^th	2086	17.1%
2021	23.28	1458^th	1948	25.2%
2022	25.43	1507^th	2082	27.6%
2023	27.76	1457^th	2077	29.9%
2024	27.63	1469^th	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
2018	27.41	579^th	763	24.1%
2022	24.44	945^th	1113	15.1%
2023	28.63	826^th	1156	28.5%
2024	16.05	1145^th	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
2018	31.08	1281^st	1765	27.4%
2019	23.19	1564^th	1816	13.9%
2021	18.29	1440^th	1514	4.9%
2022	22.21	1511^th	1763	14.3%
2023	26.32	1448^th	1808	19.9%
2024	27.25	1391^st	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
2018	23.57	1524^th	1964	22.4%
2019	22.28	1627^th	2019	19.4%
2021	21.33	1354^th	1680	19.4%
2022	26.42	1414^th	1970	28.2%
2023	26.06	1418^th	1957	27.5%
2024	28.30	1366^th	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	631^st	907	30.4%
2024	20.41	813^th	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
2018	17.96	1706^th	1972	13.5%
2019	20.66	1658^th	2019	17.9%
2021	21.68	1359^th	1707	20.4%
2022	26.87	1394^th	1977	29.5%
2023	34.95	1211^th	1984	39.0%
2024	29.02	1344^th	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
2018	6.81	1441^st	1463	1.5%
2019	7.43	1426^th	1462	2.5%
2021	10.52	1263^rd	1308	3.4%
2022	9.79	1364^th	1425	4.3%
2023	11.74	1343^rd	1419	5.4%
2024	12.93	1297^th	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.

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 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
2024	299	0	1	10	1	0	9	0	320

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
2024	320	27.4	11.6	57.5

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
2024	320	27.4	11.6	57.5

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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