West Side Grade School serves 121 students in grades 1-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Side Grade School?
121 students attend West Side Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Side Grade School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Grade School?
West Side Grade School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Grade School offer ?
West Side Grade School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is West Side Grade School part of?
West Side Grade School is part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40.
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