WESTHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Westhaven Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Belleville SD 118 school district, located in Belleville, IL with about 459 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Westhaven Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Westhaven Elementary School is located in Belleville, Illinois, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. Situated on Westhaven School Road, the school is part of the broader Belleville educational landscape, catering to students in their early academic years. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual development, social-emotional growth, and fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, providing the necessary groundwork for students as they progress toward middle and high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Westhaven Elementary typically emphasizes a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. As a local neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Belleville community by providing a structured setting where young learners can explore diverse subjects and participate in extracurricular activities. By focusing on both academic achievement and the development of positive character traits, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in a changing world.

For more information, contact Westhaven Elementary at (618) 257-9201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.