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West Salem Grade School

Public PK, KG-8

 105 E School St
       West Salem, IL  62476-1114

(618) 456-8881

District: Edwards County CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,374 Help


Students who attend West Salem Grade School usually attend:

High:    Edwards County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Compare Details West Salem Grade School ranks better than 84.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Salem Grade School ranks better than 79% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Salem Grade School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Salem Grade School is $9,374.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Salem Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Salem Grade School 328th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See West Salem Grade School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Salem Grade School 287th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See West Salem Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Edwards County CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwards County CUSD 1 299th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Salem Grade School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.40 1316th 2020 34.9%
2004 51.90 1179th 2030 41.9%
2005 38.67 1435th 2022 29.0%
2006 61.17 1014th 2086 51.4%
2007 62.81 950th 2095 54.7%
2008 70.47 704th 2092 66.3%
2009 61.37 1008th 2120 52.5%
2010 66.46 868th 2139 59.4%
2011 61.98 986th 2147 54.1%
2012 63.25 954th 2166 56.0%
2013 70.61 647th 2167 70.1%
2014 73.14 554th 2093 73.5%
2015 45.57 998th 2052 51.4%
2016 73.19 491st 2046 76.0%
2017 77.63 420th 2044 79.5%
2018 69.81 559th 2037 72.6%
2019 81.90 328th 2086 84.3%
2021 70.56 500th 1948 74.3%
2022 80.05 375th 2082 82.0%
2023 82.55 328th 2077 84.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.24 398th 1765 77.5%
2019 96.57 19th 1816 99.0%
2022 83.89 118th 1763 93.3%
2023 92.09 65th 1808 96.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.35 79th 2019 96.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.19 664th 1972 66.3%
2019 78.44 357th 2019 82.3%
2021 63.17 514th 1707 69.9%
2022 70.51 504th 1977 74.5%
2023 80.88 307th 1984 84.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.05 665th 1463 54.5%
2019 70.81 353rd 1462 75.9%
2021 56.85 521st 1308 60.2%
2022 64.49 444th 1425 68.8%
2023 68.32 367th 1419 74.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Salem Grade School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.73 276th 1185 76.7%
2004 63.45 496th 1204 58.8%
2005 32.53 872nd 1209 27.9%
2006 49.93 757th 1272 40.5%
2007 65.07 510th 1287 60.4%
2008 68.55 445th 1293 65.6%
2009 65.88 504th 1318 61.8%
2010 64.91 529th 1327 60.1%
2011 66.56 508th 1344 62.2%
2012 63.38 553rd 1365 59.5%
2013 63.48 479th 1367 65.0%
2014 71.55 347th 1322 73.8%
2015 59.61 424th 1302 67.4%
2016 75.71 257th 1294 80.1%
2017 76.46 251st 1293 80.6%
2018 72.30 297th 1293 77.0%
2019 76.90 262nd 1356 80.7%
2021 57.15 426th 1241 65.7%
2022 77.30 253rd 1369 81.5%
2023 73.95 287th 1367 79.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.23 28th 1217 97.7%
2022 71.25 214th 1221 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.91 158th 1226 87.1%
2019 83.09 172nd 1276 86.5%
2022 75.09 261st 1286 79.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.13 611th 1223 50.0%
2019 93.24 59th 1296 95.4%
2021 61.61 302nd 1048 71.2%
2022 60.81 411th 1286 68.0%
2023 71.36 284th 1292 78.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Salem Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.24 327th 889 63.2%
2019 66.88 260th 905 71.3%
2021 45.19 410th 813 49.6%
2022 65.36 261st 898 70.9%
2023 56.48 340th 895 62.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Salem Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 251 1 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 255
1989 261 1 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 265
1990 242 1 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 247
1991 232 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1992 217 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1993 210 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1994 214 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1995 220 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 220 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 196 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 208 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1999 219 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2000 219 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2001 210 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 204 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 204 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 192 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 202 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 192 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 197 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 1 202
2008 201 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2009 197 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2010 201 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 4 211
2011 198 3 1 3 0 0 3 0 208
2012 196 2 1 5 0 0 2 0 206
2013 196 3 1 3 0 0 3 0 206
2014 201 4 1 1 0 0 5 0 212
2015 198 2 1 1 0 0 5 0 207
2016 183 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 191
2017 180 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 186
2018 170 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 173
2019 146 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 149
2020 144 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 149
2021 160 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 165
2022 163 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 168
2023 159 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Salem Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 12.6 20.2 n/a
1989 265 13.0 20.3 n/a
1990 247 12.4 19.9 n/a
1991 236 12.4 19.0 n/a
1992 222 12.4 17.9 n/a
1993 215 12.4 17.3 n/a
1994 218 12.4 17.6 n/a
1995 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1996 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1997 199 14.0 14.2 n/a
1998 211 15.4 13.7 n/a
1999 222 15.0 14.8 n/a
2000 219 13.0 16.8 n/a
2001 213 13.0 16.4 n/a
2002 205 13.0 15.8 43.9
2003 205 13.0 15.8 43.9
2004 193 13.0 14.8 39.9
2005 205 12.5 16.4 40
2006 195 12.0 16.3 34.4
2007 202 13.0 15.5 36.8
2008 205 14.0 14.6 36.1
2009 200 14.0 14.3 36.5
2010 211 14.0 15.0 45.4
2011 208 14.0 14.8 44.2
2012 206 14.0 14.7 41.7
2013 206 15.8 12.9 46.6
2014 212 12.0 17.6 54.7
2015 207 14.0 14.7 52.2
2016 191 14.0 13.6 51.3
2017 186 12.7 14.5 53.2
2018 173 14.3 12.0 50.3
2019 149 14.3 10.3 49.7
2020 149 14.8 10.0 47
2021 165 n/a n/a n/a
2022 168 14.4 11.6 50.6
2023 164 14.0 11.7 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Salem Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 12.6 20.2 n/a
1989 265 13.0 20.3 n/a
1990 247 12.4 19.9 n/a
1991 236 12.4 19.0 n/a
1992 222 12.4 17.9 n/a
1993 215 12.4 17.3 n/a
1994 218 12.4 17.6 n/a
1995 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1996 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1997 199 14.0 14.2 n/a
1998 211 15.4 13.7 n/a
1999 222 15.0 14.8 n/a
2000 219 13.0 16.8 n/a
2001 213 13.0 16.4 n/a
2002 205 13.0 15.8 43.9
2003 205 13.0 15.8 43.9
2004 193 13.0 14.8 39.9
2005 205 12.5 16.4 40
2006 195 12.0 16.3 34.4
2007 202 13.0 15.5 36.8
2008 205 14.0 14.6 36.1
2009 200 14.0 14.3 36.5
2010 211 14.0 15.0 45.4
2011 208 14.0 14.8 44.2
2012 206 14.0 14.7 41.7
2013 206 15.8 12.9 46.6
2014 212 12.0 17.6 54.7
2015 207 14.0 14.7 52.2
2016 191 14.0 13.6 51.3
2017 186 12.7 14.5 53.2
2018 173 14.3 12.0 50.3
2019 149 14.3 10.3 49.7
2020 149 14.8 10.0 47
2021 165 n/a n/a n/a
2022 168 14.4 11.6 50.6
2023 164 14.0 11.7 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%47.3%100.0%100.0%10.7%
201699.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%46.4%98.5%62.4%9.8%9.3%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%45.8%100.0%100.0%10.5%20.5%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%44.2%100.0%100.0%10.5%33.7%
201999.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%30.9%99.3%99.3%29.6%
202197.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%99.3%97.3%97.3%37.0%
202298.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.3%98.6%98.6%37.4%
202398.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%35.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Salem Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $82 (1.2%) $6,806 (98.8%) $6,888
2020 $112 (1.6%) $6,998 (98.4%) $7,110
2021 $102 (1.4%) $7,045 (98.6%) $7,147
2022 $102 (1.4%) $7,045 (98.6%) $7,147
2023 $119 (1.3%) $9,255 (98.7%) $9,374

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Salem Grade School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 328th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 262nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 287th of 1367 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Salem Grade School)6046.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County CUSD 1)56.827.1
 29.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Salem Grade School)7053.8
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwards County CUSD 1)76.528.8
 47.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Salem Grade School)47.450
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County CUSD 1)49.256.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Salem Grade School)47.450
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edwards County CUSD 1)23.735.5
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Salem Grade School)61.963.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County CUSD 1)49.332.8
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Salem Grade School)47.642.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edwards County CUSD 1)19.821.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (West Salem Grade School)85.773.7
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Edwards County CUSD 1)7867.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Salem Grade School)45.556.5
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County CUSD 1)24.149.3
 25.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Salem Grade School)27.321.7
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Edwards County CUSD 1)2625.4
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Salem Grade School)68.883.4
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County CUSD 1)54.366
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Salem Grade School)18.825
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Edwards County CUSD 1)13.618.9
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Salem Grade School)72.777.8
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County CUSD 1)72.678.2
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Salem Grade School)45.527.8
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Edwards County CUSD 1)38.731.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (West Salem Grade School)86.455.6
 30.8%
   8th Grade Science (Edwards County CUSD 1)67.759.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students149164
 10.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White146159
 8.9%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%48.8%
 0.9%

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Students at West Salem Grade School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend West Salem Grade School usually go on to attend:

High : Edwards County High School

West Salem Grade School ranks 328th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended West Salem Grade School.


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