West Elem School

www.d47.org/wes

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School is a public school located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving students within the Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47. Situated in a residential area on Briarwood Drive, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment for young learners. As part of District 47, the school is committed to fostering student growth through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. In addition to its standard academic offerings, West Elementary typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and specialized support services designed to accommodate diverse learning styles. Its location in Crystal Lake positions it as a key educational hub for local families, prioritizing both high academic standards and the cultivation of a positive, inclusive school culture.

520

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	67
Black	19
Asian	10
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
394 (75.8%)
Hispanic
67 (12.9%)
Two or More
27 (5.2%)
Black
19 (3.7%)
Asian
10 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Phone:	(815)459-2749
Website:	http://www.d47.org/wes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 30

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 95