At a glance
Reported students
80
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
155.5
West Prairie Junior High School: 80 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 86
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about West Prairie Junior High School
West Prairie Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Colchester. It is one of 4 current school records connected to West Prairie CUSD 103. NCES reports 80 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95%) and multiracial (2.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Prairie Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black0%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Prairie CUSD 103
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Prairie North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
141 reported students
West Prairie Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
170 reported students
West Prairie South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
182 reported students
Public schools near West Prairie Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Prairie Senior High School High · West Prairie CUSD 103 | 09–12 | 170 | under 0.1 mi |
| Wcisec Md Other · West Central IL Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 0.2 mi |
| West Prairie South Elementary School Elementary · West Prairie CUSD 103 | PK–06 | 182 | 0.2 mi |
| Macomb Middle School Middle · Macomb CUSD 185 | 06–08 | 479 | 6.4 mi |
| MacArthur Early Childhood Center Other · Macomb CUSD 185 | PK–PK | 127 | 6.5 mi |
| Wcisec HS Ed Other · West Central IL Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Prairie Junior High School
What grades does West Prairie Junior High School serve?
West Prairie Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in West Prairie CUSD 103.
How many students attend West Prairie Junior High School?
West Prairie Junior High School reported 80 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 86 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Prairie Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 80 students and 8.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Prairie Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Prairie Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Prairie CUSD 103 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Prairie Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Prairie Junior High School in?
West Prairie Junior High School is part of West Prairie CUSD 103, based in Colchester, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Prairie Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Prairie Senior High School (under 0.1 mi), Wcisec Md (0.2 mi), West Prairie South Elementary School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.