Willow Grove Early Learning Center

777 Checker Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Willow Grove Early Learning Center serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Willow Grove Early Learning Center's student population of 347 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Willow Grove Early Learning Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
34%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
49%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Willow Grove Early Learning Center often compared to?
Willow Grove Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, Earl Pritchett School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
347 students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Willow Grove Early Learning Center students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willow Grove Early Learning Center offer ?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Willow Grove Early Learning Center part of?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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