Westchester Intermediate School in Westchester, IL

At a glance

Reported students

353

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

47th percentile

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

District median enrollment

353

Westchester Intermediate School: 353 reported students.

State peer staffing position

40th percentile

12.4:1 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: 317
Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Student–teacher ratio: 12:1

What the reported data says about Westchester Intermediate School

Westchester Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Westchester. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Westchester SD 92-5. NCES reports 353 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.8%) and Black (27.8%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Westchester Intermediate School

1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 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.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.1%
Students with disabilities: 18.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

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

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White22.7%
Hispanic44.8%
Black27.8%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.3%

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

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.

Westchester Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

364 reported students

Westchester Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

324 reported students

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Public schools near Westchester Intermediate 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
Westchester Primary School Elementary · Westchester SD 92-5	PK–02	364	0.8 mi
Hillside Elem School Elementary · Hillside SD 93	PK–08	440	1.2 mi
Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Bellwood SD 88	KG–05	310	1.6 mi
Lindop Elem School Elementary · Lindop SD 92	PK–08	307	2.1 mi
Forest Road Elem School Elementary · La Grange SD 102	01–06	452	2.1 mi
Barnsdale Road School Elementary · La Grange SD 102	PK–KG	308	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Westchester Intermediate School

What grades does Westchester Intermediate School serve?

Westchester Intermediate School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Westchester SD 92-5.

How many students attend Westchester Intermediate School?

Westchester Intermediate School reported 353 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 317 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Westchester Intermediate School?

The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 353 students and 28.5 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 Westchester Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Westchester Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westchester SD 92-5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Westchester Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Westchester Intermediate School in?

Westchester Intermediate School is part of Westchester SD 92-5, based in Westchester, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Westchester Intermediate School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westchester Primary School (0.8 mi), Hillside Elem School (1.2 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.