West View Elem School

www.rps205.com

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West View Elementary School, located at 1720 Halsted Road in Rockford, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Rockford Public School District (District 205). The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction across core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student development. As part of a larger urban district, West View emphasizes building community partnerships and ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to meet state educational standards.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its young learners. By offering various programs and initiatives, West View works to engage families and encourage active participation in the educational process. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by promoting lifelong learning and character development within the Rockford community.

521

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West View Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	99
Black	264
Asian	1
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

Black
264 (50.7%)
White
112 (21.5%)
Hispanic
99 (19.0%)
Two or More
43 (8.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)654-4945
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
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

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 64