WESTERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Western Avenue Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Geneva CUSD 304 school district, located in Geneva, IL with about 353 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, Western Avenue Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Western Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Geneva, Illinois, serving students in grades K–5. As part of Geneva Community Unit School District 304, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous curriculum standards with the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Situated in a historic and established neighborhood, Western Avenue Elementary is often recognized for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for its students while providing various resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, the school remains a cornerstone of the Geneva educational system.

For more information, contact Western Avenue Elem School at (630) 463-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 Western Ave
Geneva, IL 60134-3160
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WESTERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Geneva, IL with about 353 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Geneva CUSD 304
Total Students:
353
Teachers:
22.6
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance 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 353 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Asian
2.0%
Black or African American
1.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.