Western Avenue Elem School
Flossmoor, IL · Flossmoor SD 161 · Grades PK - 5
503rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 76%▼ Declining
Western Avenue Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Western Avenue Elem School 503rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 76th in 2025 — declining.
Western Avenue Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Western Avenue Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 519 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37.9% | 49.1% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| White | 46.6% | 23.3% | ▼ 23.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 16.4% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 10.4% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Western Avenue Elem School
Typical home value $336K in zip 60422 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Western Avenue Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Heather Hill Elem SchoolFlossmoor SD 161 · 0.9 mi away936th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 40% - –Willow SchoolHomewood SD 153 · 1 mi away
- 5Serena Hills Elem SchoolFlossmoor SD 161 · 1.4 mi away1,228th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 28% - 6Winston Churchill SchoolHomewood SD 153 · 1.5 mi away997th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 8Flossmoor Hills Elem SchoolFlossmoor SD 161 · 1.6 mi away569th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 51% - 2Chateaux SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1.9 mi away1,828th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 17% - 7Greenbriar Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 2.1 mi away795th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 40% - 1Mae Jemison SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 2.1 mi away1,946th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Western Avenue Elem School in?
Western Avenue Elem School is part of the Flossmoor SD 161 district in Flossmoor, Illinois.
Is Western Avenue Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Western Avenue Elem School 503rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Western Avenue Elem School?
Black 49%, White 23%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 10% (519 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Western Avenue Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60422 is $336K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.