WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sycamore CUSD 427 school district, located in Sycamore, IL with about 282 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 20 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, located at 240 Fair Street in Sycamore, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic focus, West Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to student development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to support individual student success. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character education, West Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to grow, explore their interests, and develop a lifelong love for learning.
For more information, contact West Elem School at (815) 899-8199 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sycamore, IL 60178-1641
(815) 899-8199
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sycamore, IL with about 282 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sycamore CUSD 427
- Total Students:
- 282
- Teachers:
- 20.71
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 282 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.