- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodridge, IL
Willow Creek Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Creek Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171704002015
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Creek Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Woodridge · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 351
- students enrolled
Willow Creek Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Woodridge, IL.
School address
District: Woodridge Sd 68 · Illinois
NCES ID 171704002015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Willow Creek Elem School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 171704002015 · Woodridge, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 14:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students)
Willow Creek Elem School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Willow Creek Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
573 students
- John L Sipley
John L Sipley Elem School
430 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elem School
416 students
- William F Murp
William F Murphy Elem School
399 students
- Goodrich Elem
Goodrich Elem School
397 students
- This school
Willow Creek Elem School
351 students
What this shows Willow Creek Elem School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Creek Elem School compares
Willow Creek Elem 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,210
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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 9.7%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Willow Creek Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodridge Sd 68 reports $22,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Creek Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L Sipley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F Murphy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodrich Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Creek Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodridge
2 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek Elem School
How many students attend Willow Creek Elem School?
Willow Creek Elem School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Creek Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Creek Elem School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Woodridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Creek Elem School?
Willow Creek Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Willow Creek Elem School rank among elementary schools in Woodridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Woodridge, 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 Woodridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodridge Sd 68?
Besides Willow Creek Elem School, Woodridge Sd 68 also operates Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students), John L Sipley Elem School (430 students), and Meadowview Elem School (416 students). See the Woodridge Sd 68 district page for the complete list.