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#365 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 10% in state

Henry Winkelman Elem School

Elementary School · West Northfield Sd 31 · Glenview, IL

A West Northfield Sd 31 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1919 Landwehr Rd, Glenview, IL 60026

  • Math 41% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$25,471
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Henry Winkelman Elem School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency41%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2022
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Henry Winkelman Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,374/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenview), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$157,712

Median home value

$663,100

Median rent

$1,983/mo

College educated

68.2%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willowbrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–50.9 mi333Compare →
St Catherine Laboure SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–81.1 mi144Compare →
Glen Grove Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.53–51.4 mi427Compare →
Westbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–21.4 mi438Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Northfield Sd 31

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$25,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry Winkelman Elem School is listed in West Northfield SD 31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry Winkelman Elem School

Henry Winkelman Elem School is a public elementary school in Glenview, IL, part of West Northfield Sd 31, serving approximately 639 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry Winkelman Elem School

What grades does Henry Winkelman Elem School serve?

Henry Winkelman Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Henry Winkelman Elem School?

Henry Winkelman Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Winkelman Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry Winkelman Elem School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry Winkelman Elem School rank in IL?

Henry Winkelman Elem School ranks #365 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Henry Winkelman Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry Winkelman Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Henry Winkelman Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Winkelman Elem School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Henry Winkelman Elem School a charter school?

No, Henry Winkelman Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry Winkelman Elem School a Title I school?

No, Henry Winkelman Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
639
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 60026)
14,499
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
45.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60026; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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