WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Westfield Community School is a public elementary school that is part of the CUSD 300 school district, located in Algonquin, IL with about 1,308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 85 teachers, Westfield Community School 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.
Westfield Community School, located in Algonquin, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational hub within Community Unit School District 300. It is a large, comprehensive school that follows a unique "community school" model, housing students from kindergarten through eighth grade. By integrating primary and middle school levels under one roof, the institution aims to create a cohesive educational trajectory that helps students transition smoothly from their early elementary years through their pre-high school development.
The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Beyond its core curriculum, Westfield Community School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, designed to cater to the diverse interests of its student population. As a focal point for the surrounding Algonquin neighborhood, the school plays an active role in community engagement, striving to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world student development.
For more information, contact Westfield Community School at (847) 532-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Algonquin, IL 60102-6049
(847) 532-7800
WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public school in Algonquin, IL with about 1,308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CUSD 300
- Total Students:
- 1,308
- Teachers:
- 85.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,308 students
- White
- 64.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.2%
- Asian
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.