West Elementary School

339 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School is a public school located in Zion, Illinois, serving students in the Zion Elementary School District 6. The school is situated on Jethro Avenue and functions as a foundational part of the local community, dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children. Its mission typically focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

Like many schools in the Zion area, West Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent involvement in the educational process. The school generally offers a standard elementary curriculum that covers core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating support services for students with diverse learning needs. By focusing on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to help its diverse student body build the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

339

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	203
Black	98
Two or More	21

Hispanic
203 (59.9%)
Black
98 (28.9%)
Two or More
21 (6.2%)
White
17 (5.0%)

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:	Zion ESD 6
Phone:	(847)379-0817
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 108