West Salem Grade School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Salem, Illinois 62476 · Edwards County CUSD 1
#603 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#20241 of 50,301 nationally
About West Salem Grade School
West Salem Grade School is a public elementary located in West Salem, in the Edwards County CUSD 1 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 171 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 603rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 171.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Salem Grade School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Salem Grade School a good school?
West Salem Grade School has a Success Index (US) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #603 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Salem Grade School rank in Illinois?
West Salem Grade School ranks #603 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #20241 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Salem Grade School?
West Salem Grade School had 171 students in 2025.
Is West Salem Grade School a elementary school or a high school?
West Salem Grade School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.