Westdale Elem School

www.d83.org

464 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westdale Elementary School is a public school located in Northlake, Illinois, serving students in grades PK–5. As part of Berkeley School District 87, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and community involvement. The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success.

The campus at 99 Diversey Ave is designed to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere for young learners. The curriculum focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while integrating modern educational tools to prepare students for middle school. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, Westdale Elementary strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within the Northlake community.

464

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westdale Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	422
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
422 (90.9 %)
White
24 (5.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Mannheim SD 83
Phone:	(847)455-4060
Website:	http://www.d83.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 76

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 66