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Judith Giacoma Elementary School

200 S Walnut
Westville, IL 61883
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Judith Giacoma Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Judith Giacoma Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Judith Giacoma Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judith Giacoma Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2945 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
27%
10%
30%
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Judith Giacoma Elementary School's ranking?
Judith Giacoma Elementary School is ranked #2945 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Judith Giacoma Elementary School often compared to?
Judith Giacoma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Judith Giacoma Elementary School?
638 students attend Judith Giacoma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Judith Giacoma Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judith Giacoma Elementary School?
Judith Giacoma Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Judith Giacoma Elementary School offer ?
Judith Giacoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Judith Giacoma Elementary School part of?
Judith Giacoma Elementary School is part of Westville Community Unit School District 2.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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