Elementary Schools in West Central CUSD 235

The West Central CUSD 235 district in Illinois operates two elementary schools: West Central Elementary School and West Central Early Childhood. While both schools serve students in the early grades, the data indicates that West Central Elementary School is struggling academically, with consistently low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages.

At West Central Elementary School, only 21.3% to 31.5% of students are proficient or better in ELA, and just 13.8% to 28.6% are proficient in Mathematics across grade levels. Science proficiency for 5th graders is slightly better at 41.5%, but still below the state average of 40.6%. In contrast, West Central Early Childhood does not have any available performance data, making it difficult to assess the quality of early childhood education in the district.

Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with 57.5% to 66.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $13,071 at West Central Elementary and $11,858 at West Central Early Childhood, the academic performance remains a concern. The district may need to focus on improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions, and ensuring effective resource allocation to support student learning and raise achievement levels across the elementary schools.