Enrollment
358
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northbrook, IL
Westmoor Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Westmoor Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172898003041
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmoor Elem School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Northbrook · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 358
- students enrolled
Westmoor Elem School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmoor Elem School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Northbrook, IL.
School address
District: Northbrook Sd 28 · Illinois
NCES ID 172898003041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westmoor Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westmoor Elem School
Westmoor Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Northbrook, Illinois, enrolling 358 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Westmoor Elem School is leaner than roughly 95% of Illinois schools and 36% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northbrook Sd 28 spends $28,607 per pupil, 68% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Northbrook's public schools, it stands alongside Hickory Point Elem School (425 students): Westmoor Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Northbrook Sd 28 also operates Northbrook Junior High School (621 students) and Meadowbrook Elem School (497 students) alongside Westmoor Elem School.
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 Westmoor Elem School compares
Westmoor Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Illinois - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,607
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 77.1%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Westmoor Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northbrook Sd 28, which includes Westmoor Elem School.
$28,607
Per student
+68%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 23.5%
Federal 2.0%
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 Westmoor Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmoor Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar other schools in Northbrook
1 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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westmoor Elem School
How many students attend Westmoor Elem School?
Westmoor Elem School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northbrook, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmoor Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmoor Elem School is 8.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 43% 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 Westmoor Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Westmoor Elem School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Northbrook, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmoor Elem School?
Westmoor Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher 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 Westmoor Elem School rank among public schools in Northbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmoor Elem School ranks #2 of 11 public 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 public schools in Northbrook on the city page.
Is Westmoor Elem School a good school?
Westmoor Elem School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Northbrook Sd 28?
Besides Westmoor Elem School, Northbrook Sd 28 also operates Northbrook Junior High School (621 students), Meadowbrook Elem School (497 students), and Greenbriar Elem School (352 students). See the Northbrook Sd 28 district page for the complete list.
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