At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
451
Wescott Elementary School: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
10.9:1 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
- 504
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Wescott Elementary School
Wescott Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Northbrook. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Northbrook/Glenview SD 30. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below 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 (50.7%) and Asian (38.4%). English learners represent 11.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wescott Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.96 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
- 11.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.7%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black1.5%
- Asian38.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
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 Northbrook/Glenview SD 30
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willowbrook Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Maple School
Middle · Grades 06–08
451 reported students
Public schools near Wescott Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Elem School Elementary · Northbrook SD 28 | KG–05 | 352 | 0.8 mi |
| Westmoor Elem School Elementary · Northbrook SD 28 | PK–05 | 358 | 0.8 mi |
| Shabonee School Elementary · Northbrook ESD 27 | 03–05 | 460 | 1.2 mi |
| Meadowbrook Elem School Elementary · Northbrook SD 28 | KG–05 | 497 | 1.2 mi |
| Willowbrook Elem School Elementary · Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 | PK–05 | 330 | 1.3 mi |
| Henry Winkelman Elem School Elementary · West Northfield SD 31 | PK–05 | 677 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wescott Elementary School
What grades does Wescott Elementary School serve?
Wescott Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northbrook/Glenview SD 30.
How many students attend Wescott Elementary School?
Wescott Elementary School reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 504 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wescott Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 469 students and 42.96 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 Wescott Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wescott Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Wescott Elementary School in?
Wescott Elementary School is part of Northbrook/Glenview SD 30, based in Northbrook, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wescott Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenbriar Elem School (0.8 mi), Westmoor Elem School (0.8 mi), Shabonee School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.