West Central Early Childhood

West Central CUSD 235
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
50 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
West Central Early Childhood, located at 1514 US Route 34 in Biggsville, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational facility within the West Central School District. As an early childhood center, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that focuses on the developmental needs of young children, typically catering to preschool-aged students. Its mission centers on fostering early academic, social, and emotional growth to prepare children for their transition into elementary school.

The school is structured to provide a supportive atmosphere where students engage in play-based learning and foundational skill-building activities. By prioritizing early intervention and a stimulating classroom environment, West Central Early Childhood aims to build a strong educational baseline for students in the Biggsville community, ensuring they are well-equipped with the confidence and readiness necessary for future academic success.
50
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (96.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Central CUSD 235
Phone: (309)627-2371
Website: http://www.wc235.k12.il.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
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 50
Gender Ratio