WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Crystal Lake CCSD 47 school district, located in Crystal Lake, IL with about 527 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, West Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

West Elementary School is a public school located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving students within the Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47. Situated in a residential area on Briarwood Drive, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment for young learners. As part of District 47, the school is committed to fostering student growth through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. In addition to its standard academic offerings, West Elementary typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and specialized support services designed to accommodate diverse learning styles. Its location in Crystal Lake positions it as a key educational hub for local families, prioritizing both high academic standards and the cultivation of a positive, inclusive school culture.

For more information, contact West Elem School at (815) 459-2749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 Briarwood Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-5190
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WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Crystal Lake, IL with about 527 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
527
Teachers:
37.75
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 527 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.0%
Hispanic/Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
1.1%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.