Below Average
#3446 of 3,813 schools in IL
Westview Elementary School
Elementary School · Canton Union Sd 66 · Canton, IL
A Canton Union Sd 66 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Old West Vine St, Canton, IL 61520
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westview Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Westview 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,618
Median home value
$116,200
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Eastview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 283 | 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.
Canton Union Sd 66
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westview Elementary School is listed in Canton Union SD 66; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westview Elementary School
Westview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, IL, part of Canton Union Sd 66, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,446 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westview Elementary School
What grades does Westview Elementary School serve?
Westview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westview Elementary School rank in IL?
Westview Elementary School ranks #3,446 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Westview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Westview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westview Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westview Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Westview 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (309) 647-2111
- Area population (ZIP 61520)
- 16,098
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 61520; 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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