- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo Grove, IL
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172103002388
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr earns 47/100 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
- schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 360
- students enrolled
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr ranks #2 of 3 schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 172103002388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172103002388 · Buffalo Grove, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlawn Middle School (632 students)
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodlawn Middl
Woodlawn Middle School
632 students
- Twin Groves Mi
Twin Groves Middle School
625 students
- Ivy Hall Eleme
Ivy Hall Elementary School
482 students
- Prairie Elemen
Prairie Elementary School
453 students
- Country Meadow
Country Meadows Elem School
439 students
- This school
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
360 students
What this shows Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr compares
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$22,281
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 45.6%
Asian 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 reports $22,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Groves Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hall Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Meadows Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Buffalo Grove
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
How many students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr?
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Grove Early Learning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr?
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Grove Early Learning Ctr rank among schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr ranks #2 of 3 schools in Buffalo Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buffalo Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Besides Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 also operates Woodlawn Middle School (632 students), Twin Groves Middle School (625 students), and Ivy Hall Elementary School (482 students). See the Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 district page for the complete list.