West School

Summary:

West School is an exemplary elementary school located in Glencoe, Illinois, serving 257 students in grades 3-4. It is part of the highly-ranked Glencoe School District 35, which is ranked 15th out of 813 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates, with 67.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 70.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with 3rd-grade students achieving a 74.4% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the state average of 33.8%. West School's strong academic outcomes extend across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as special education and disabled students.

In addition to its academic excellence, West School maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has a high per-student spending of $23,759, which is significantly higher than the state average. While West School outperforms the state, it is surrounded by other high-performing schools in the Glencoe and North Shore areas, such as Crow Island Elementary, Greenbriar Elementary, and Ravinia Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic outcomes, suggesting that the local community places a high value on education.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 1010 Forestway Dr
       Glencoe, IL  60022-1049


(847) 835-6600

District: Glencoe School District 35

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,174 Help


Students who attend West School usually attend:

Middle:    Central School
High:    New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.1% Help


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Compare Details West School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.57. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West School is $25,174.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West School:

SchoolDigger ranks West School 59th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See West School in the ranking list.)

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Glencoe School District 35:

SchoolDigger ranks Glencoe School District 35 15th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West School

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Rank History for all students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.73 155th 2020 92.3%
2004 86.64 128th 2030 93.7%
2005 82.53 223rd 2022 89.0%
2006 83.74 146th 2086 93.0%
2007 84.61 115th 2095 94.5%
2008 86.55 89th 2092 95.7%
2009 86.05 106th 2120 95.0%
2010 84.34 161st 2139 92.5%
2011 84.42 167th 2147 92.2%
2012 83.75 200th 2166 90.8%
2013 92.86 63rd 2167 97.1%
2014 92.04 78th 2093 96.3%
2015 95.86 71st 2052 96.5%
2016 97.56 29th 2046 98.6%
2017 95.53 68th 2044 96.7%
2018 95.29 68th 2037 96.7%
2019 94.81 71st 2086 96.6%
2021 98.78 20th 1948 99.0%
2022 95.68 73rd 2082 96.5%
2023 95.75 69th 2077 96.7%
2024 96.57 59th 2067 97.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.82 18th 1194 98.5%
2021 83.12 60th 640 90.6%
2022 75.57 153rd 1113 86.3%
2023 95.46 31st 1156 97.3%
2024 95.27 38th 1195 96.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.58 77th 1964 96.1%
2019 94.31 58th 2019 97.1%
2021 97.84 25th 1680 98.5%
2022 95.38 67th 1970 96.6%
2023 96.15 47th 1957 97.6%
2024 97.06 38th 1942 98.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.93 16th 907 98.2%
2024 93.99 30th 886 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.64 50th 1972 97.5%
2019 94.28 66th 2019 96.7%
2021 98.66 16th 1707 99.1%
2022 94.80 73rd 1977 96.3%
2023 93.28 98th 1984 95.1%
2024 93.83 105th 1959 94.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.79 50th 954 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.55 89th 1463 93.9%
2019 88.86 84th 1462 94.3%
2021 96.77 16th 1308 98.8%
2022 89.93 75th 1425 94.7%
2023 88.41 103rd 1419 92.7%
2024 91.24 73rd 1392 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for West School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 11 6 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 304
1989 278 7 12 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 299
1990 274 5 10 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 294
1991 194 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 204 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1993 236 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1994 235 5 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 248 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 248 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 264 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 261 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 258 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 299 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 306 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 291 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 291 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 293 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 284 3 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 281 1 9 4 0 n/a n/a 2 297
2007 276 2 6 6 0 n/a n/a 10 300
2008 294 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 14 319
2009 301 4 8 3 0 n/a n/a 11 327
2010 287 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 9 307
2011 263 1 11 2 1 0 6 0 284
2012 259 1 10 8 0 0 5 0 283
2013 261 0 6 4 0 0 7 0 278
2014 270 0 8 7 0 0 11 0 296
2015 228 1 11 7 0 0 11 0 258
2016 195 0 16 9 1 0 8 0 229
2017 216 1 14 10 1 0 8 0 250
2018 231 1 9 9 0 0 11 0 261
2019 204 1 14 14 0 0 11 0 244
2020 241 1 18 16 1 0 11 0 288
2021 240 0 16 20 1 0 8 0 285
2022 234 1 13 22 1 0 8 0 279
2023 211 1 12 21 1 0 11 0 257

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 21.5 14.1 n/a
1989 299 21.8 13.7 n/a
1990 294 23.4 12.5 n/a
1991 199 25.0 7.9 n/a
1992 215 14.5 14.8 n/a
1993 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1994 249 17.5 14.2 n/a
1995 261 17.7 14.7 n/a
1996 261 17.7 14.7 n/a
1997 273 18.6 14.7 n/a
1998 270 19.4 13.9 n/a
1999 266 20.4 13.0 n/a
2000 310 23.7 13.1 n/a
2001 315 23.2 13.6 n/a
2002 306 24.0 12.8 0
2003 306 24.0 12.8 0
2004 305 25.0 12.2 0
2005 298 24.0 12.4 0
2006 297 23.0 12.9 0
2007 300 20.0 15.0 0
2008 319 20.0 16.0 0
2009 327 24.0 13.6 0
2010 307 23.0 13.3 0
2011 284 23.0 12.3 0
2012 283 23.0 12.3 4.6
2013 278 24.3 11.4 4
2014 296 22.0 13.4 2
2015 258 20.0 12.9 0
2016 229 18.0 12.7 0
2017 250 18.1 13.8 1.2
2018 261 20.1 12.9 1.1
2019 244 18.9 12.9 1.2
2020 288 19.9 14.4 1
2021 285 n/a n/a n/a
2022 279 21.9 12.7 1.1
2023 257 19.2 13.3 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 21.5 14.1 n/a
1989 299 21.8 13.7 n/a
1990 294 23.4 12.5 n/a
1991 199 25.0 7.9 n/a
1992 215 14.5 14.8 n/a
1993 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1994 249 17.5 14.2 n/a
1995 261 17.7 14.7 n/a
1996 261 17.7 14.7 n/a
1997 273 18.6 14.7 n/a
1998 270 19.4 13.9 n/a
1999 266 20.4 13.0 n/a
2000 310 23.7 13.1 n/a
2001 315 23.2 13.6 n/a
2002 306 24.0 12.8 0
2003 306 24.0 12.8 0
2004 305 25.0 12.2 0
2005 298 24.0 12.4 0
2006 297 23.0 12.9 0
2007 300 20.0 15.0 0
2008 319 20.0 16.0 0
2009 327 24.0 13.6 0
2010 307 23.0 13.3 0
2011 284 23.0 12.3 0
2012 283 23.0 12.3 4.6
2013 278 24.3 11.4 4
2014 296 22.0 13.4 2
2015 258 20.0 12.9 0
2016 229 18.0 12.7 0
2017 250 18.1 13.8 1.2
2018 261 20.1 12.9 1.1
2019 244 18.9 12.9 1.2
2020 288 19.9 14.4 1
2021 285 n/a n/a n/a
2022 279 21.9 12.7 1.1
2023 257 19.2 13.3 n/a

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.2%98.9%
201699.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%99.1%
201798.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.8%98.0%
201899.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.5%98.9%
201998.0%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.1%98.0%
202199.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202298.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202398.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
202498.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $279 (1.5%) $18,792 (98.5%) $19,071
2020 $361 (1.9%) $18,594 (98.1%) $18,955
2021 $422 (2.1%) $19,404 (97.9%) $19,826
2022 $422 (2.1%) $19,404 (97.9%) $19,826
2023 $384 (1.6%) $23,375 (98.4%) $23,759
2024 $233 (0.9%) $24,941 (99.1%) $25,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West School)59.660
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glencoe School District 35)59.660
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West School)72.865
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Glencoe School District 35)72.865
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West School)72.168.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Glencoe School District 35)72.168.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West School)80.566.2
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Glencoe School District 35)80.566.2
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students244257
 5.3%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic1421
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White204211
 3.4%
Two or More Races1111


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Frequently Asked Questions about West School

Yes! West School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 59th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend West School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central School
High : New Trier Township H S Winnetka

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended West School.

Students at West School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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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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