At a glance
Reported students
360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
453
Willow Grove Early Learning Center: 360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 348
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Willow Grove Early Learning Center
Willow Grove Early Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Buffalo Grove. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96. NCES reports 360 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.6%) and Asian (41.9%). English learners represent 31.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Willow Grove Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.6%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian41.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kildeer Countryside Elem School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
428 reported students
Country Meadows Elem School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
439 reported students
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
453 reported students
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
482 reported students
Twin Groves Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
Woodlawn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Public schools near Willow Grove Early Learning Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hall Elementary School Elementary · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | 01–05 | 482 | 0.3 mi |
| Prairie Elementary School Elementary · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | 01–05 | 453 | 0.8 mi |
| Tripp School Elementary · Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 | KG–03 | 485 | 1.1 mi |
| Kildeer Countryside Elem School Elementary · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | 01–05 | 428 | 1.5 mi |
| Henry W Longfellow Elem School Elementary · Wheeling CCSD 21 | KG–05 | 510 | 1.6 mi |
| Earl Pritchett School Elementary · Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 | KG–03 | 430 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willow Grove Early Learning Center
What grades does Willow Grove Early Learning Center serve?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96.
How many students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center reported 360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 348 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 360 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Willow Grove Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Willow Grove Early Learning Center in?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96, based in Buffalo Grove, IL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ivy Hall Elementary School (0.3 mi), Prairie Elementary School (0.8 mi), Tripp School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.