Western Avenue Elem School

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

344

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Avenue Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (7.6 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Geneva CUSD 304
Phone:	(630)463-3500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 65

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 51