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West Central Elementary School
Elementary School · West Central Cusd 235 · Biggsville, IL
A West Central Cusd 235 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1514 US Route 34, Biggsville, IL 61418
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Central Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 76 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low95/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,167
Median home value
$110,400
Median rent
$1,038/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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West Central Cusd 235
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Central Elementary School is listed in West Central CUSD 235; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Central Elementary School
West Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Biggsville, IL, part of West Central Cusd 235, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,656 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Central Elementary School
What grades does West Central Elementary School serve?
West Central Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Central Elementary School rank in IL?
West Central Elementary School ranks #3,656 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 West Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Elementary School?
57.5% of students at West Central 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (309) 627-2339
- Area population (ZIP 61418)
- 601
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61418; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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