Willow Grove Early Learning Center serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Attendance Zone: Willow Grove Kindergarten Center serves the entire district of Buffalo Grove, IL, covering an area of approximately 18.4 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Grove Early Learning Center's student population of 360 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow Grove Early Learning Center is 0.61, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
360 students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Willow Grove Early Learning Center students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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