Western Avenue Elementary School

Western Avenue Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
940 Western Ave,  Flossmoor, IL
Flossmoor School District No. 161
3.9
3.8
469 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gina Isabelli
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
37.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
48.3%
White
24%
Hispanic
16.3%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
6/8/2015
The school administration has to abide by the policies set forth by the District Superintendent.
3.0 NicheUser
6/8/2015
There are an average number of extracurricular activities at this school. This school has the potential to offer much more, but it is in dire need of parent volunteers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
3.0 parent
3/15/2024
I think the school can challenge the students more. Some teachers care and take the time to get to know their students more than surface level and understand their learning needs. Others look to dismiss students who need additional support or more challenging assignments to better help them excel. L...
3.0 student
5/16/2022
This school is very different than many schools I have seen. It is not bad but is not good, I do not like some of the teachers here. The students are not as well as they seem either. Not many fights but some. About every month or so, they problem solve and help the kids blend into they’re environmen...
5.0 other
9/20/2019
Excellent. The teachers work as a team and communicate with parents. A few years ago, we had an amazing principal who changed the school culture for the better- we now have a new principal who seems to also be supportive, loving, and effective.
5.0 parent
1/28/2019
I love Western Ave. My children are doing well. My wife and I are pleased with the quality of education our children are receiving.

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Western Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Flossmoor, IL, in the Flossmoor neighborhood, and is served by the Flossmoor School District No. 161 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 469 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Western Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $373,407. Discover additional schools in the area, like Homewood-Flossmoor High School, South Cook Isc Student Advocate, Rich Township High School, and more. Learn more about what Flossmoor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Western Avenue Elementary School.

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