West Elem School
Sycamore, IL · Sycamore CUSD 427 · Grades K - 5
886th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 58%· Stable
West Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Elem School 886th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 58th in 2025.
West Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 254 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 62.6% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 21.7% | ▲ 18.5 pts | |
| Black | 6.7% | 7.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.5% | 7.1% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near West Elem School
Typical home value $321K in zip 60178 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Southeast Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 0.9 mi away640th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 6South Prairie Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 0.9 mi away960th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 7North Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 1.5 mi away744th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 50% - 8North Grove Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 2.7 mi away453rd of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 1Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.2 mi away1,993rd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 6Jefferson Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.9 mi away983rd of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 48% - 3Littlejohn Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 4 mi away1,531st of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 2Founders Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 5.3 mi away1,794th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Elem School in?
West Elem School is part of the Sycamore CUSD 427 district in Sycamore, Illinois.
Is West Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Elem School 886th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Elem School?
White 63%, Hispanic 22%, Black 8%, Two or more races 7% (254 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60178 is $321K 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.