Willow Grove Early Learning Center
Tel:
(847) 541-3660
Willow Grove Early Learning Center serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Willow Grove Early Learning Center's student population of 310 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
Total Students | 310 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Willow Grove Early Learning Center is 0.62, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 33% | 5% |
Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 52% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Willow Grove Early Learning Center is Buffalo Grove High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cooper Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ivy Hall Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buffalo Grove Ivy Hall Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 438 students
0.3 miles
1072 Ivy Hall Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022 0.3 1-5 438 - Buffalo Grove Henry W Longfellow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
0.6 miles
501 S Arlington Hts
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2755 0.6 K-5 384 - Buffalo Grove Prairie Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 423 students
0.9 miles
1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144 0.9 1-5 423 - Buffalo Grove Tripp School Grades: K-4 | 702 students
1.1 miles
850 Highland Grv
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3600 1.1 K-4 702 - Buffalo Grove Cooper Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
1.3 miles
1050 Plum Grove Cir
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2750 1.3 6-8 679
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