Columbus West Elementary School

Columbus West Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
5425 W 31st St,  Cicero, IL
Cicero District 99
549 Students
D+
Niche Grade
Columbus West Elementary School transforms students into critical thinkers, problem solvers and contributing citizens. By fostering an innovative and cooperative school climate, teachers are receptive to student ideas and feel supported and respected by parents. Serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade, Columbus West Elementary hopes that all students feel empowered to become confident and responsible young learners by the time they graduate. The school is located at the edge of a residential section of Cicero and right across the street from Columbus East Elementary School. The two used to be one school, but were eventually split into two distinctive elementary schools. Columbus West’s building is the newer of the two facilities. Students at Columbus West are provided with access to psychologists, social workers, interventionists, nurses and psychologists to ensure their academic, social, and emotional needs are met. Furthermore, the school assists non-native English speakers by providing access to bilingual teachers and interpreters in the classroom. Extracurriculars include choir, service club, ukulele club and a fun reading program, plus regular parent coffee nights and support sessions.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Claudia Jimenez
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
97.6%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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Columbus West Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Cicero, IL, in the Cicero neighborhood, and is served by the Cicero District 99 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Columbus West Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $289,086. Discover additional schools in the area, like J Sterling Morton East High School, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center, Farragut Career Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Cicero has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbus West Elementary School.

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