Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Richland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Richland CUSD 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend West Richland Elementary School?
149 students attend West Richland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Richland Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Richland Elementary School?
West Richland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Richland Elementary School offer ?
West Richland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Richland Elementary School part of?
West Richland Elementary School is part of East Richland CUSD 1 School District.
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