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Public elementary school · Olympia CUSD 16

Olympia West Elem Sch

Grades PK–05 · Minier, IL · NCES 172989003095

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

255

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

17.94

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois elementary enrollment

24th percentile

Compared with 2,324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

331

Olympia West Elem Sch: 255 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Olympia West Elem Sch

Olympia West Elem Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Minier. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Olympia CUSD 16. NCES reports 255 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,324 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Olympia West Elem Sch

  1. 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
12.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
35.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White92.2%
  • Hispanic3.9%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Olympia CUSD 16

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Olympia North Elem Sch

Elementary · Grades PK–05

279 reported students

Olympia South Elem Sch

Elementary · Grades PK–05

331 reported students

Olympia Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

380 reported students

Olympia High School

High · Grades 09–12

495 reported students

View all 5 district schools →