Judith Giacoma Elem School

www.gowestville.org

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Judith Giacoma Elementary School is a public school located in Westville, Illinois, serving students in the Westville Community Unit School District 2. As a primary educational institution for the local area, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction, fostering social-emotional development, and creating a supportive learning environment for young children. It acts as a central hub for the community's early childhood and elementary education needs, emphasizing basic literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is integrated into the smaller, close-knit atmosphere of Westville. Like many rural and small-town Illinois elementary schools, Judith Giacoma prioritizes small class engagement and a collaborative partnership between teachers, parents, and the local community. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space where students can build a strong academic base while participating in the school traditions and activities that define the Westville school district experience.

671

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Judith Giacoma Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	585
Hispanic	22
Black	17
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
585 (87.2 %)
Two or More
46 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.3 %)
Black
17 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Westville CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)267-3484
Website:	http://www.gowestville.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 54

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 103