Excellent
#372 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 10% in state
West Prairie South Elementary Sch
Elementary School · West Prairie Cusd 103 · Colchester, IL
A West Prairie Cusd 103 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 S Coal St, Colchester, IL 62326
- Math 65% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Prairie South Elementary Sch score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Prairie South Elementary Sch 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,048
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$654/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in West Prairie CUSD 103
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Prairie North Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Prairie Cusd 103
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Prairie South Elementary Sch is listed in West Prairie CUSD 103; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Prairie South Elementary Sch
West Prairie South Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Colchester, IL, part of West Prairie Cusd 103, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Prairie South Elementary Sch
What grades does West Prairie South Elementary Sch serve?
West Prairie South Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Prairie South Elementary Sch?
West Prairie South Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Prairie South Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Prairie South Elementary Sch 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 Prairie South Elementary Sch rank in IL?
West Prairie South Elementary Sch ranks #372 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West Prairie South Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
West Prairie South Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Prairie South Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Prairie South Elementary Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Prairie South Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, West Prairie South Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Prairie South Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, West Prairie South Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Prairie South Elementary Sch?
47.8% of students at West Prairie South Elementary Sch 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McDonough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (309) 776-3790
- Area population (ZIP 62326)
- 2,317
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 62326; 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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