- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northbrook, IL
Wescott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wescott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172442002650
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wescott Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Northbrook · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 469
- students enrolled
Wescott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wescott Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Northbrook, IL.
School address
District: Northbrook/Glenview Sd 30 · Illinois
NCES ID 172442002650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Wescott Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 172442002650 · Northbrook, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple School (451 students)
Wescott Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wescott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wescott Elementary School
469 students
- Maple School
Maple School
451 students
- Willowbrook El
Willowbrook Elem School
330 students
What this shows Wescott Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wescott Elementary School compares
Wescott Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,517
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Asian 38.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Wescott Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northbrook/Glenview Sd 30 reports $26,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wescott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willowbrook Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wescott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar elementary schools in Northbrook
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wescott Elementary School
How many students attend Wescott Elementary School?
Wescott Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northbrook, IL. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wescott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wescott Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wescott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wescott Elementary School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Northbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wescott Elementary School?
Wescott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wescott Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Wescott Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Northbrook, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Northbrook/Glenview Sd 30?
Besides Wescott Elementary School, Northbrook/Glenview Sd 30 also operates Maple School (451 students) and Willowbrook Elem School (330 students). See the Northbrook/Glenview Sd 30 district page for the complete list.