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West Northfield Sd 31 School District

School District · Northbrook, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 955

Teachers (FTE): 99

Avg Rating

8.9

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

955

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.6:1

Avg Rating

8.9

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

955

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.6:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#27 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.6

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,471

+$8,781 vs Illinois median

District size

955 students

Typical than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in West Northfield Sd 31

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Field School	9.3 / 10	Middle	—	316
2	Henry Winkelman Elem School	8.4 / 10	Elementary	—	639

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About West Northfield Sd 31

West Northfield Sd 31 is a Northbrook, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 955 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. District-level spending was $25,471 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 8.9/10, West Northfield Sd 31 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Field School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, West Northfield Sd 31 students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.

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Schools in West Northfield Sd 31, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency64.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency65.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in West Northfield Sd 31 with test data.

Schools in West Northfield Sd 31

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Henry Winkelman Elem School

6398.4

Middle Schools1

Field School

3169.3

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Northbrook
Total Enrollment: 955
Teachers (FTE): 99
District spending per student: $25,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Northfield Sd 31?

West Northfield Sd 31 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for West Northfield Sd 31?

The average composite rating for West Northfield Sd 31 is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in West Northfield Sd 31?

West Northfield Sd 31's district-level spending was $25,471 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in West Northfield Sd 31?

The average student-teacher ratio in West Northfield Sd 31 is 9.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in West Northfield Sd 31?

Field School is the highest-rated school in West Northfield Sd 31 with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in West Northfield Sd 31?

Across schools in West Northfield Sd 31 with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 8.9/10
Math Proficiency: 64.8%
ELA Proficiency: 65.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.