Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palos West Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 714 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Palos West Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palos West Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Palos West Elementary School?
714 students attend Palos West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Palos West Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palos West Elementary School?
Palos West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palos West Elementary School offer ?
Palos West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palos West Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 714 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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