West Elementary School

West Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
100 Briarwood Dr,  Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District No. 47
4.3
560 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
White
76.6%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
3.4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/27/2025
My teacher was rude but had good principles but t couldn't say it's the nicest school my last school was better not to be mean
1.0 parent
7/11/2024
Dealing with West Elementary has been one of the hardest, most stressful and triggering periods of time in my life. All things that I’d never ever assume to be associated with the local education system in the NW Suburbs of Chicago. In all, they do truly have some good staff, but their administrativ...
5.0 parent
4/29/2014
My child loved this school all six years she had the best teachers to help her through life and west elementary school made her an amazing student in school. Of coarse your child also needs to pay attention in class, but the teacher were all nice and made the classroom light up. This is why west is...
5.0 parent
3/4/2014
Wonderful school with great involvment from teachers and principal. My son has learned so much while in kindergarten and now in first grade. The teachers are great communicators to get your child on track. There are many opportunities to get involved as a parent and many activities to involve yourse...

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West Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Crystal Lake, IL, in the Crystal Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District No. 47 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 560 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. West Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $378,458. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crystal Lake South High School, Trinity Oaks Christian Academy, Cambridge Lakes Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Crystal Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Elementary School.

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