West Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Biggsville, IL Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant Burlington, IA-IL SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
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West Central Elementary School
Biggsville, IL 61418
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
321
Students
28.5
Teachers
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
(309)627-2339
Phone
http://www.wc235.k12.il.us
Website

West Central Elementary School is a public school administered by the West Central CUSD 235 district in Biggsville, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 321 students enrolled; a 11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Elementary School Average
Enrollment
321.0
State avg: 389.0
▼ 17% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.27:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▼ 16% better
School Details
School Name
West Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
170031905599
State School ID
IL-33-036-2350-26-330362350262001
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1514 US Route 34
City
Biggsville
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
61418
County
Henderson County
Metro Area
Burlington, IA-IL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1715
State Leg. Upper
17047
State Leg. Lower
17094
Latitude
40.84945
Longitude
-90.90061
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
321
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.5
Teachers FTE
📐
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 173 53.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
West Central CUSD 235
LEAID
1700319
State LEA ID
IL-33-036-2350-26
Phone
(309)627-2371
Website
http://www.wc235.k12.il.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Biggsville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$15,463K
Federal Revenue
$2,000K
State Revenue
$5,143K
Local Revenue
$8,320K
Total Expenditure
$14,259K
Instruction Exp.
$6,557K
Support Services
$4,833K
Other Current Exp.
$598K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Central Elementary School

1
West Central High School
Biggsville · High
0 mi
2
West Central Early Childhood
Biggsville · Prekindergarten
0 mi
3
West Central Middle School
Stronghurst · Middle
7.5 mi
4
United Elem Sch - West
Monmouth · Elementary
10.1 mi
5
United Intermediate School
Monmouth · Middle
10.2 mi
6
North Hill Elementary School
Burlington · Elementary
11.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Central Elementary School?
321 students are enrolled at West Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Central Elementary School have?
West Central Elementary School has 28.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does West Central Elementary School serve?
West Central Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is West Central Elementary School a charter school?
West Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Central Elementary School located in?
West Central Elementary School is located in the Burlington, IA-IL metropolitan area.
What school district does West Central Elementary School belong to?
West Central Elementary School is part of the West Central CUSD 235 school district.
How much does West Central CUSD 235 spend per student?
The West Central CUSD 235 district spends approximately $44,420,561 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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