Enrollment
400
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt Prospect, IL
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook Early Learning Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172721005771
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Mt Prospect · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 400
- students enrolled
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Early Learning Cntr ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mt Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Mount Prospect Sd 57 · Illinois
NCES ID 172721005771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westbrook Early Learning Cntr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mt Prospect, Illinois, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Mt Prospect's public schools, it stands alongside The Early Learning Center (270 students): Westbrook Early Learning Cntr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15:1).
Mount Prospect Sd 57 also operates Lincoln Middle School (784 students) and Fairview Elem School (463 students) alongside Westbrook Early Learning Cntr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westbrook Early Learning Cntr compares
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Westbrook Early Learning Cntr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Prospect Sd 57, which includes Westbrook Early Learning Cntr.
$15,929
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 23.7%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lions Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook Early Learning Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Mt Prospect
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
How many students attend Westbrook Early Learning Cntr?
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt Prospect, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Early Learning Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Early Learning Cntr is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook Early Learning Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook Early Learning Cntr is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Mt Prospect, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook Early Learning Cntr?
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westbrook Early Learning Cntr rank among schools in Mt Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Early Learning Cntr ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mt Prospect, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mt Prospect on the city page.
Is Westbrook Early Learning Cntr a good school?
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Prospect Sd 57?
Besides Westbrook Early Learning Cntr, Mount Prospect Sd 57 also operates Lincoln Middle School (784 students), Fairview Elem School (463 students), and Lions Park Elem School (458 students). See the Mount Prospect Sd 57 district page for the complete list.
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