Serving 1,287 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Westfield Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westfield Community School's student population of 1,287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Rankings
Westfield Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield Community School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
60%
45%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield Community School's ranking?
Westfield Community School is ranked #1085 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Westfield Community School often compared to?
Westfield Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Silver Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Westfield Community School?
1,287 students attend Westfield Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Westfield Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westfield Community School?
Westfield Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westfield Community School offer ?
Westfield Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Westfield Community School part of?
Westfield Community School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
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