Westfield School

www.whsd1.org

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Westfield School, located at 2309 9th St in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Winthrop Harbor School District 1. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a central role in the neighborhood, acting as a hub for young learners as they progress through their early formative years.

In terms of its environment and community role, Westfield School is noted for being a smaller, community-focused institution that prioritizes a supportive atmosphere. By maintaining a close-knit setting, the school aims to foster strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and parents. It is integrated into the broader Winthrop Harbor area, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic growth, student well-being, and preparing its children for successful transitions into the middle school level.

332

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westfield School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	107
Black	36
Asian	5
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
152 (45.8 %)
Hispanic
107 (32.2 %)
Black
36 (10.8 %)
Two or More
31 (9.3 %)
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:	Winthrop Harbor SD 1
Phone:	(847)872-5438
Website:	http://www.whsd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 47