Top Rankings
West Chicago ESD 33 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,267 students in West Chicago ESD 33 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in West Chicago ESD 33 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
3,267 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
West Chicago ESD 33 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#760 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,650 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
28%
# Black Students
106 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
399 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
12%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
281
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
296
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
280
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
326
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
366
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
362
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,422 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,721 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,422
$21,964
Spending / Student
$27,721
$21,218
Best West Chicago ESD 33 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N645 Indian Knoll Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Gary Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Wegner Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Marcella Ln
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Leman Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 E Hazel St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #55.
Turner Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ingalton Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Currier Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Garys Mill Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Kenwood Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
851 Pearl Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 957-5500
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 957-5500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Chicago ESD 33 School District?
West Chicago ESD 33 School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,267 students.
What is the rank of West Chicago ESD 33 School District?
West Chicago ESD 33 School District is ranked #772 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Chicago ESD 33 School District?
81% of West Chicago ESD 33 School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Chicago ESD 33 School District?
West Chicago ESD 33 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is West Chicago ESD 33 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,721 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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