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Westgate Elementary School

500 S DWYER AVE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

About Westgate Elementary School

Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is part of the Arlington Heights School District 25. This district is known for its focus on community involvement and academic achievement. It serves students in grades K–5. The school is a safe place where students are encouraged to grow in all areas, including academically, socially, and emotionally. State education data show that about 44% of Westgate students are at or above the level of proficiency in maths. This is close to the average for the state of Illinois. The school has a student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which lets teachers give each student their full attention and keep them interested.

Families thinking about moving to the area should know that the average rent for a three-bedroom home in Arlington Heights is between $2,400 and $3,300 per month. This depends on how close it is to schools, public transportation, and other local amenities. The area around Westgate is known for being family-friendly, having tree-lined streets, parks nearby, and being easy to get to downtown Arlington Heights and Chicago.

Westgate Elementary School Contact Information

Address

500 S DWYER AVE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

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Phone

(847) 398-4292

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 35% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
618
Total Students
$64706
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 152 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Westgate Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 am to 3:20 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80.9%
Asian 9.2%
Hispanic 9.2%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
80.9%
Asian
9.2%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 618
46.9%
290 Female
53.1%
328 Male

Student Population

618 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Westgate Elementary School launched a new “Pack Praises” program to celebrate students who show respect, responsibility, and kindness in the school community.

FAQ

Q1: Are there activities outside of school?

Ans: Yes, there are clubs for art, music, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as well as sports programs.

Q2: Does the school offer services for kids with special needs?

Ans: Yes, there is help for students with special needs.

Q3: What kinds of technology programs are there?

Ans: Students can use computers, tablets, and coding projects.

Q4: What do parents and the school talk about?

Ans: Through the district's online portal, emails, and newsletters.

Q5: Do advanced learners have access to enrichment programs?

Ans: Yes, there are advanced maths, reading, and STEM activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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