WEST CAMPUS FACILITY

West Campus Facility is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the Illini Central CUSD 189 school district, located in Mason City, IL with about 67 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, West Campus Facility has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The facility located at **160 E Chestnut St in Mason City, Illinois**, serves as the "West Campus" for the Illini Central School District. Historically, this site has functioned as a vital component of the district’s infrastructure, often utilized for specialized educational programs, administrative offices, or overflow classroom space to support the main middle and high school campuses within the community. The building reflects the district's commitment to maintaining local facilities that provide a focused environment for students outside of the primary school buildings.

As a part of the Illini Central community, the West Campus plays a functional role in the daily operations of the district. Because Mason City is a smaller community, such facilities are often repurposed or maintained to accommodate evolving academic needs, ranging from early childhood education or vocational training to extracurricular activities. Residents and parents typically look to the main district office for the most current updates regarding specific programs housed at this address, as the usage of the West Campus can shift depending on the district's long-term educational planning and facility management goals.

For more information, contact West Campus Facility at (217) 482-5180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.