Serving 333 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Willowbrook Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 16% 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
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Willowbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willowbrook Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willowbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Willowbrook Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 3,426 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 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 28% 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?
333 students attend Willowbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Willowbrook Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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