Enrollment
360
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, enrolling 360 students.
At 13.8:1, 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 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 spends $21,048 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Buffalo Grove's public schools, it stands alongside Joyce Kilmer Elem School (590 students): Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.9:1).
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 also operates Woodlawn Middle School (632 students) and Twin Groves Middle School (625 students) alongside Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr.
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 Grove Early Learning Ctr compares
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,048
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, which includes Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr.
$21,048
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 4.4%
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 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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr a good school?
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. 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 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.
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