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#59 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 2% in state

Willowbrook Elem School

Elementary School · Northbrook/Glenview SD 30

2500 Happy Hollow Rd, Glenview, IL 60026

Enrollment

333

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#59 of 3,813

In Glenview

#1 of 13

public schools

In district

#3 of 3

Northbrook/Glenview SD 30

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Willowbrook Elem School

9.4/10

Elementary School in Glenview · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.6/10

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9.4/10

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About Willowbrook Elem School

Willowbrook Elem School is a public elementary school in Glenview, IL, part of Northbrook/Glenview SD 30. Willowbrook Elem School serves approximately 333 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Willowbrook Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Willowbrook Elem School show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 9.4 · Excellent
  • District avg 9.5
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,517
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Willowbrook Elem School — Students at Willowbrook Elem School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 82.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 77.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2010
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2022
ELA
67%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.

How Willowbrook Elem School Compares

See how Willowbrook Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.4/10
99th percentile in IL
Academic
9.8/10
Excellent
Growth
8.9/10
Excellent
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2500 Happy Hollow Rd, Glenview, IL 60026

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Willowbrook Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Shabonee School (rated 9.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Northbrook), with a very similar rating. Another option is Wescott Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Northbrook), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Meadowbrook Elem School (rated 9.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Northbrook), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Glenview, see our Glenview schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Maple School Northbrook 0.8 mi 9.6
Glenbrook South High School Glenview 0.9 mi 9.4
Glenbrook North High School Northbrook 0.9 mi 9.5
Henry Winkelman Elem School Glenview 0.9 mi 8.4
Wescott Elementary School Northbrook 1.3 mi 9.6
ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL Glenview 1.3 mi 7.3
Field School Northbrook 1.2 mi 9.3
Westbrook Elementary School Glenview 1.6 mi 9.2
Attea Middle School Glenview 1.5 mi 8.2
Glen Grove Elem School Glenview 2.0 mi 8.5
Westmoor Elem School Northbrook 2.1 mi 9.4
Greenbriar Elem School Northbrook 2.0 mi 9.4
ST NORBERT SCHOOL Northbrook 2.0 mi 7.8
GERTRUGE B NIELSEN CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER Northbrook 1.7 mi
Shabonee School Northbrook 2.3 mi 9.7
GLENVIEW NEW CHURCH SCHOOL Glenview 2.2 mi
Meadowbrook Elem School Northbrook 2.2 mi 9.5
Henking Elem School Glenview 2.4 mi 9.1
Northbrook Junior High School Northbrook 2.1 mi 9.4
Apollo Elem School Des Plaines 2.7 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60026 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$157,712

Median Home Value

$663,100

Median Rent

$1,983/mo

Population

14,499

College Educated

68.2%

Homeownership

69.9%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

45.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Barbara B Rose Elem School South Barrington, IL 9.4
Greenbriar Elem School Northbrook, IL 9.4
LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO UPPER Chicago, IL 9.4
Prescott Elem School Chicago, IL 9.4
South Elem School Des Plaines, IL 9.4
South Park Elem School Deerfield, IL 9.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Willowbrook Elem School

What grades does Willowbrook Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Willowbrook Elem School?

Willowbrook Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Elem School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Willowbrook Elem School rank in IL?

Willowbrook Elem School ranks #59 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Willowbrook Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willowbrook Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Willowbrook Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Willowbrook Elem School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Willowbrook Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Willowbrook Elem School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
21 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%

District

Northbrook/Glenview SD 30
District Enrollment
1,247
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,517
District Rank
#3 of 3

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