Enrollment
519
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rolling Meadows, IL
Willow Bend Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Bend Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173042003159
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Bend Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rolling Meadows · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 519
- students enrolled
Willow Bend Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Bend Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rolling Meadows, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Bend Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Bend Elem School
Willow Bend Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, enrolling 519 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rolling Meadows's public schools, it stands alongside Central Road Elem School (620 students): Willow Bend Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.8:1).
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 students) alongside Willow Bend 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 Willow Bend Elem School compares
Willow Bend 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 36.8%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Willow Bend Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Willow Bend Elem School.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 Willow Bend Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Bend Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Rolling Meadows
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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Bend Elem School
How many students attend Willow Bend Elem School?
Willow Bend Elem School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rolling Meadows, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Bend Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Bend Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Willow Bend Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Bend Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Rolling Meadows, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Bend Elem School?
Willow Bend Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Willow Bend Elem School rank among schools in Rolling Meadows?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Bend Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rolling Meadows, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rolling Meadows on the city page.
Is Willow Bend Elem School a good school?
Willow Bend Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Willow Bend Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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