Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willowbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Willowbrook Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Glenview, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most residents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willowbrook 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
Willowbrook Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willowbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willowbrook Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#56 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)9.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willowbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Willowbrook Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Willowbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Willowbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary School, Westmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Willowbrook Elementary School?
330 students attend Willowbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Willowbrook Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willowbrook Elementary School?
Willowbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willowbrook Elementary School offer ?
Willowbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willowbrook Elementary School part of?
Willowbrook Elementary School is part of Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 School District.
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