West Elem School

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 240 Fair Street in Sycamore, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, West Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to student development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to support individual student success. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character education, West Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to grow, explore their interests, and develop a lifelong love for learning.

270

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	57
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	20

White
176 (65.2%)
Hispanic
57 (21.1%)
Two or More
20 (7.4%)
Black
15 (5.6%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Sycamore CUSD 427
Phone:	(815)899-8219
Website:	http://syc427.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	49.6%
Male	136	50.4%

Elementary School K - 5th