Enrollment
351
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Creek Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Creek Elem School
Willow Creek Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Woodridge, Illinois, enrolling 351 students.
At 14:1, 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.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% 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 (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Woodridge Sd 68 spends $20,654 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Woodridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowview Elem School (416 students): Willow Creek Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13:1).
Woodridge Sd 68 also operates Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students) and John L Sipley Elem School (430 students) alongside Willow Creek 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 Creek Elem School compares
Willow Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,654
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 + 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodridge Sd 68, which includes Willow Creek Elem School.
$20,654
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 29.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~351 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willow Creek Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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