Is West Prairie South Elementary School a good school?

West Prairie South Elementary School ranks 700 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Prairie South Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended West Prairie South Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Prairie South Elementary School?

Students at West Prairie South Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of West Prairie South Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Prairie South Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : West Prairie Junior High School High : West Prairie Senior High School

West Prairie South Elementary School

Summary:

West Prairie South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 177 students in grades PK-6 in Colchester, Illinois, which is part of the West Prairie CUSD 103 district.

West Prairie South Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 52.5% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to 42.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school has also shown significant student growth in recent years, ranking 111 out of 1,948 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school performs well for specific student subgroups, ranking 320 out of 1,808 Illinois elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 583 out of 1,970 for female students.

While West Prairie South Elementary School is a strong-performing school, there are a few areas for potential improvement. The school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.3% to 15.6%, which is an area the school may want to focus on. Additionally, the school's math proficiency, at 25% proficient or better, is more in line with the district and state averages, suggesting an opportunity to further improve student outcomes in this subject area. When compared to nearby schools, such as Southeastern Elementary School and Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School, West Prairie South generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, especially in ELA.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326-1209

(309) 776-3790

District: West Prairie CUSD 103

SchoolDigger Rank:
700^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,942

Students who attend West Prairie South Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Prairie Junior High School
High:	West Prairie Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 178

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Prairie South Elementary School ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), two or more races (1.7%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Prairie South Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare West Prairie South Elementary School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Prairie South Elementary School is $17,942.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Prairie South Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Prairie South Elementary School 700^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See West Prairie South Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

West Prairie CUSD 103:

SchoolDigger ranks West Prairie CUSD 103 503^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Prairie South Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Prairie South Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2004	58.51	1039^th	2030	48.8%
2005	71.94	614^th	2022	69.6%
2006	75.61	487^th	2086	76.7%
2007	39.34	1518^th	2095	27.5%
2008	53.55	1193^rd	2092	43.0%
2009	67.84	809^th	2120	61.8%
2010	81.16	293^rd	2139	86.3%
2011	65.83	874^th	2147	59.3%
2012	73.14	622^nd	2166	71.3%
2013	47.35	1211^th	2167	44.1%
2014	37.23	1377^th	2093	34.2%
2015	63.97	639^th	2052	68.9%
2016	46.14	1025^th	2046	49.9%
2017	58.45	780^th	2044	61.8%
2018	49.30	959^th	2037	52.9%
2019	43.90	1101^st	2086	47.2%
2021	92.98	111^th	1948	94.3%
2022	58.32	775^th	2082	62.8%
2023	52.28	894^th	2077	57.0%
2024	61.86	700^th	2067	66.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Prairie South Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	67.34	390^th	1765	77.9%
2019	46.49	925^th	1816	49.1%
2022	59.74	565^th	1763	68.0%
2023	71.13	320^th	1808	82.3%
2024	56.95	627^th	1793	65.0%

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Rank History for Female students at West Prairie South Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	63.36	654^th	1964	66.7%
2019	42.83	1117^th	2019	44.7%
2022	66.82	583^rd	1970	70.4%
2023	47.65	936^th	1957	52.2%

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Rank History for Male students at West Prairie South Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	84.40	195^th	1707	88.6%
2022	51.05	857^th	1977	56.7%
2023	56.00	772^nd	1984	61.1%
2024	43.59	1007^th	1959	48.6%

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Rank History for White students at West Prairie South Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	30.85	1054^th	1463	28.0%
2019	30.09	1066^th	1462	27.1%
2021	84.90	128^th	1308	90.2%
2022	40.04	882^nd	1425	38.1%
2023	33.70	986^th	1419	30.5%
2024	40.73	831^st	1392	40.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for West Prairie South Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	229	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2005	197	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2006	171	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	178
2007	175	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	178
2008	158	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	161
2009	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2010	167	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	175
2011	179	0	2	5	0	0	0	0	186
2012	170	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	176
2013	166	3	0	0	0	0	4	0	173
2014	156	5	0	0	0	0	4	0	165
2015	163	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	169
2016	153	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	158
2017	150	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	155
2018	159	1	2	2	1	0	0	0	165
2019	168	2	2	3	0	0	3	0	178
2020	164	2	2	0	0	0	4	0	172
2021	132	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	132
2022	181	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	181
2023	175	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	177
2024	171	1	0	2	0	0	3	1	178

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Prairie South Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	232	18.7	12.4	52.6
2005	202	18.0	11.2	50
2006	178	15.9	11.2	53.1
2007	178	14.0	12.7	53.1
2008	161	11.0	14.6	48.8
2009	145	13.7	10.6	52.4
2010	175	12.7	13.7	60.6
2011	186	14.2	13.0	49.5
2012	176	14.2	12.3	51.7
2013	173	16.9	10.2	52.6
2014	165	11.0	15.0	56.4
2015	169	12.0	14.0	60.4
2016	158	11.0	14.3	51.9
2017	155	12.6	12.3	22.6
2018	165	13.6	12.0	57.6
2019	178	13.1	13.5	56.2
2020	172	13.2	12.9	53.5
2021	132	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	181	13.5	13.4	32.6
2023	177	16.9	10.4	40.7
2024	178	15.9	11.1	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Prairie South Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	232	18.7	12.4	52.6
2005	202	18.0	11.2	50
2006	178	15.9	11.2	53.1
2007	178	14.0	12.7	53.1
2008	161	11.0	14.6	48.8
2009	145	13.7	10.6	52.4
2010	175	12.7	13.7	60.6
2011	186	14.2	13.0	49.5
2012	176	14.2	12.3	51.7
2013	173	16.9	10.2	52.6
2014	165	11.0	15.0	56.4
2015	169	12.0	14.0	60.4
2016	158	11.0	14.3	51.9
2017	155	12.6	12.3	22.6
2018	165	13.6	12.0	57.6
2019	178	13.1	13.5	56.2
2020	172	13.2	12.9	53.5
2021	132	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	181	13.5	13.4	32.6
2023	177	16.9	10.4	40.7
2024	178	15.9	11.1	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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