West Prairie South Elementary School in Colchester, IL

At a glance

Reported students

182

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

12th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

155.5

West Prairie South Elementary School: 182 reported students.

State peer staffing position

24th percentile

11.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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: 150
Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Student–teacher ratio: 11.1:1

What the reported data says about West Prairie South Elementary School

West Prairie South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Colchester. It is one of 4 current school records connected to West Prairie CUSD 103. NCES reports 182 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (99.5%) and multiracial (0.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking West Prairie South Elementary School

1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.9 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?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 7.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 46.7%
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

White99.5%
Hispanic0%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.5%

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.

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 Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

80 reported students

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Public schools near West Prairie South Elementary 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
Wcisec Md Other · West Central IL Spec Educ Coop	Not reported	—	under 0.1 mi
West Prairie Senior High School High · West Prairie CUSD 103	09–12	170	0.2 mi
West Prairie Junior High School Middle · West Prairie CUSD 103	07–08	80	0.2 mi
Macomb Middle School Middle · Macomb CUSD 185	06–08	479	6.3 mi
Edison Elementary School Elementary · Macomb CUSD 185	03–05	397	7.3 mi
Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Macomb CUSD 185	KG–02	412	7.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about West Prairie South Elementary School

What grades does West Prairie South Elementary School serve?

West Prairie South Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Prairie CUSD 103.

How many students attend West Prairie South Elementary School?

West Prairie South Elementary School reported 182 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 150 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at West Prairie South Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 182 students and 15.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is West Prairie South Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

West Prairie South Elementary 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 South Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

46.7% 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 South Elementary School in?

West Prairie South Elementary 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 South Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wcisec Md (under 0.1 mi), West Prairie Senior High School (0.2 mi), West Prairie Junior High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.