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#2165 of 3,813 schools in IL
Willow Creek Elem School
Elementary School · Woodridge Sd 68 · Woodridge, IL
A Woodridge Sd 68 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2901 Jackson Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Creek Elem School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow Creek Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodridge), 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
$96,357
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,507/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| Meadowview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Goodrich Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Indian Trail Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Woodridge Sd 68
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Creek Elem School is listed in Woodridge SD 68; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Creek Elem School
Willow Creek Elem School is a public elementary school in Woodridge, IL, part of Woodridge Sd 68, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,165 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Creek Elem School
What grades does Willow Creek Elem School serve?
Willow Creek Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Willow Creek Elem School?
Willow Creek Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elem School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Creek Elem School rank in IL?
Willow Creek Elem School ranks #2,165 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Willow Creek Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Creek Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Willow Creek Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Creek Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willow Creek Elem School a charter school?
No, Willow Creek Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Creek Elem School a Title I school?
No, Willow Creek Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Creek Elem School?
39.6% of students at Willow Creek Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (630) 795-6600
- Area population (ZIP 60517)
- 33,173
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 60517; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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