Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wescott Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wescott Elementary School is centrally located in Northbrook, IL, serving an attendance zone of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wescott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wescott Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wescott Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wescott Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 3542 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
38%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wescott Elementary School's ranking?
Wescott Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wescott Elementary School often compared to?
Wescott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbriar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wescott Elementary School?
469 students attend Wescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wescott Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wescott Elementary School?
Wescott Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wescott Elementary School offer ?
Wescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wescott Elementary School part of?
Wescott Elementary School is part of Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 School District.
In what neighborhood is Wescott Elementary School located?
Wescott Elementary School is located in the Techny neighborhood of Northbrook, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Techny.
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