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West Central Early Childhood

1514 Us Route 34, Biggsville, IL 61418 · (309) 627-2371 · Henderson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL50 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
50
Elementary
DISTRICT 186 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
28 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K50100%
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 69% · US 70%
White
4896%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 45% · US 43%
Hispanic
24%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 29% · US 30%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2040%
Female
3060%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
West Central Early Childhood→West Central Elementary School→West Central Middle School→West Central High School
Based on grade levels within West Central CUSD 235. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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West Central Early Childhood this school5056.0%N/A
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Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where West Central Early Childhood ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Illinois
Enrollment
ranked largest first
50#2,405 of 2,419
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
50
-6 (-11%) vs 2020
-21% since 2010-11, when it was 63
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2550316.7:156% (28)
2023-2454318.0:167% (36)
2022-2353317.7:149% (26)
2020-2156N/AN/AN/A
2017-1860N/AN/A65% (39)
2015-1660N/AN/A67% (40)
2010-1163415.8:165% (41)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Central Early Childhood.

About West Central Early Childhood

West Central Early Childhood is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Biggsville, Illinois. Enrollment totals 50 students across pre-K. On average, elementary schools in Illinois enroll around 381, and this school is 87% below that mark.

The district, West Central CUSD 235, has 752 students enrolled across 4 schools.

West Central Early Childhood is 96% White by enrollment. The next largest groups are 4% Hispanic. That is in line with Henderson County, where about 94% of residents are White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, West Central Early Childhood scores 8%.

There are 3 full-time-equivalent teachers at West Central Early Childhood, giving a ratio of 16.7:1. Elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1, 2.7 fewer students per teacher than here. A total of 28 students, or 56%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Henderson County is close, at 58%.

In Henderson County, median household income comes to about $62,227, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Henderson County counts 4 public schools with about 752 students.

West Central Early Childhood's nearest public school is West Central High School (less than a tenth of a mile). The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.

The federal government classifies West Central Early Childhood's location as Rural: Distant.

Enrollment fell by 11% across 4 years, from 56 in 2020-21 to 50 in 2024-25.

West Central Early Childhood has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.

Henderson County at a glance

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Population
6,193
Census ACS
Median income
$62,227
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
752 students

Quick facts

School name
West Central Early Childhood
District
West Central CUSD 235
Address
1514 Us Route 34, Biggsville, IL 61418
Phone
(309) 627-2371
County
Henderson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
50
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Free and reduced lunch
28 (56%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
170031905600
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in West Central CUSD 235
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Frequently asked questions

About West Central Early Childhood
How many students attend West Central Early Childhood?
West Central Early Childhood enrolls approximately 50 students in grades PK-PK.
Is West Central Early Childhood an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Central Early Childhood is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does West Central Early Childhood have?
West Central Early Childhood employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.
What is the student diversity at West Central Early Childhood?
Student demographics at West Central Early Childhood are roughly 96% White, 4% Hispanic.
What district is West Central Early Childhood in?
West Central Early Childhood is part of West Central CUSD 235.
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