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#1718 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 45% in state
Cicero West Elementary School
Elementary School · Cicero SD 99
4937 W 23rd St, Cicero, IL 60804
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#1,718 of 3,813
In Cicero
#4 of 17
public schools
In district
#3 of 15
Cicero SD 99
Academic growth
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Cicero West Elementary School
Cicero West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cicero, IL, part of Cicero SD 99. Cicero West Elementary School serves approximately 478 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Cicero West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,718 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Cicero West Elementary School show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Cicero West Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
44% of students at Cicero West Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cicero West Elementary School — Students at Cicero West Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Cicero West Elementary School Compares
See how Cicero West Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4937 W 23rd St, Cicero, IL 60804
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cicero West Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Zapata Elem Academy (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Chicago), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Liberty Elem School (rated 6.2/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Mason Elem School (rated 5.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Chicago), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cicero, see our Cicero schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School Cicero | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Sherlock Elem School Cicero | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Cicero East Elem School Cicero | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| T Roosevelt Elem School Cicero | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr Cicero | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Zapata Elem Academy Chicago | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Liberty Elem School Cicero | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Corkery Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Columbus East Elem School Cicero | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Columbus West Elementary School Cicero | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School Cicero | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| World Language High School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| School of Social Justice HS Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Multicultural Arts High School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Infinity Math Science & Tech HS Chicago | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Mason Elem School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Hughes C Elem School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 3.9 |
| District 99 Early Childhood Ctr Cicero | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chicago | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl Chicago | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60804 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,548
Median Home Value
$236,000
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
Population
83,223
College Educated
11%
Homeownership
54.6%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Median Age
34.3
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|---|---|
| ARIE CROWN HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Skokie, IL | 6.4 |
| Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar Chicago, IL | 6.4 |
| B J Hooper Elem School Lindenhurst, IL | 6.4 |
| Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch Chicago, IL | 6.4 |
| Bridgeview Elem School Bridgeview, IL | 6.4 |
| Du Quoin Elementary School Du Quoin, IL | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cicero West Elementary School
What grades does Cicero West Elementary School serve?
Cicero West Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Cicero West Elementary School?
Cicero West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cicero West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cicero West Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cicero West Elementary School rank in IL?
Cicero West Elementary School ranks #1,718 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cicero West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cicero West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cicero West Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cicero West Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cicero West Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cicero West Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cicero West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cicero West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cicero West Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Cicero West Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (708) 780-4487
Resources & Links
District
Cicero SD 99- District Enrollment
- 8,598
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,162
- District Rank
- #3 of 15
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