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West View Elementary School

1720 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

West View Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

West View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West View Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
27%
17%
30%
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
28%
Black
49%
17%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West View Elementary School's ranking?
West View Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are West View Elementary School often compared to?
West View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conklin Elementary School, R K Welsh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend West View Elementary School?
447 students attend West View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of West View Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West View Elementary School?
West View Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West View Elementary School offer ?
West View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West View Elementary School part of?
West View Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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