WEST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West View Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 499 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 27 teachers, West View Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 View Elementary School, located at 1720 Halsted Road in Rockford, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Rockford Public School District (District 205). The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction across core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student development. As part of a larger urban district, West View emphasizes building community partnerships and ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to meet state educational standards.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its young learners. By offering various programs and initiatives, West View works to engage families and encourage active participation in the educational process. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by promoting lifelong learning and character development within the Rockford community.
For more information, contact West View Elem School at (815) 654-4945 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rockford, IL 61103-3067
(815) 654-4945
WEST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockford, IL with about 499 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rockford SD 205
- Total Students:
- 499
- Teachers:
- 27.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 499 students
- Black or African American
- 47.1%
- White
- 32.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.