Excellent
#490 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 13% in state
West Salem Grade School
Elementary School · Edwards County Cusd 1 · West Salem, IL
An Edwards County Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 E School St, West Salem, IL 62476
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Salem Grade School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Salem Grade 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low49/100K
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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
$61,354
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62476; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Edwards County CUSD 1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 406 | 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.
Edwards County Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Salem Grade School is listed in Edwards County CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Salem Grade School
West Salem Grade School is a public elementary school in West Salem, IL, part of Edwards County Cusd 1, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Salem Grade School
What grades does West Salem Grade School serve?
West Salem Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend West Salem Grade School?
West Salem Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salem Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salem Grade School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Salem Grade School rank in IL?
West Salem Grade School ranks #490 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West Salem Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Salem Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Salem Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Salem Grade School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Salem Grade School a charter school?
No, West Salem Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Salem Grade School a Title I school?
No, West Salem Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Salem Grade School?
60.7% of students at West Salem Grade 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Edwards County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (618) 456-8881
- Area population (ZIP 62476)
- 1,279
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 62476; 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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