West Carroll Primary

www.wc314.org

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Carroll Primary School, located at 2215 Wacker Rd in Savanna, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the West Carroll Community Unit School District 314. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on grades Pre-K through 2nd grade. Its curriculum is designed to build core competencies in literacy and numeracy while fostering social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners establish a strong base for their future education.

Beyond academics, West Carroll Primary emphasizes the importance of community and character development. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school encourages collaboration among students, teachers, and parents to support individual growth. As part of a rural district, the school plays a vital role in the Savanna community, striving to provide equitable learning opportunities and a safe, engaging space where children can explore their interests and develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

416

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Carroll Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	33
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
360 (86.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.3 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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 Carroll CUSD 314
Phone:	(815)273-7747
Website:	http://www.wc314.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 66