West Central Elementary School

West Central CUSD 235
1514 US Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
321 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
West Central Elementary School, located at 1514 US Route 34 in Biggsville, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the West Central Community Unit School District 235. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and collaborative classroom experiences, the school aims to prepare its young students for their future educational journeys while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding rural community.

As part of a smaller school district, West Central Elementary benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where educators, staff, and families work together to support student success. The facility serves as a central pillar in Biggsville, providing resources and a structured environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional development. Through its dedication to excellence and local engagement, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.
321
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    300 (93.5%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Central CUSD 235
Phone: (309)627-2339
Website: http://www.wc235.k12.il.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 67
Gender Ratio