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Willowbrook Elementary School

Summary:

Willowbrook Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Glenview, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 342 students. As part of the Northbrook/Glenview School District 30, which is ranked 8th out of 813 districts in Illinois, Willowbrook consistently performs at an exceptional level, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Willowbrook's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 68.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 76.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the state averages. The school's 5th-grade students stand out even further, with 83% proficient or better in both subjects. Willowbrook also excels in science, with 83% of students proficient or better on the Illinois Science Assessment, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population, consistently performs at a high level, ranking 15th-27th out of over 200 Illinois elementary schools with Asian students.

Willowbrook's strong academic performance is complemented by a positive school environment, with a low chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. The school also spends a relatively high amount per student, which may contribute to the resources and support available to students. Compared to nearby schools like Greenbriar Elementary and Shabonee School, Willowbrook consistently outperforms on state assessments, making it a highly desirable educational option for families in the Glenview area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2500 Happy Hollow Rd
       Glenview, IL  60026-1117

(847) 400-8803

District: Northbrook/Glenview School District 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,692 Help


Students who attend Willowbrook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Maple School
High:    Glenbrook North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.4%
Asian:
29.5%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.4% Help


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Compare Details Willowbrook Elementary School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willowbrook Elementary School is $25,692.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willowbrook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willowbrook Elementary School 58th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Willowbrook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northbrook/Glenview School District 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 8th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willowbrook Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willowbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.19 81st 2020 96.0%
2004 87.29 102nd 2030 95.0%
2005 81.88 255th 2022 87.4%
2006 84.69 113th 2086 94.6%
2007 86.59 41st 2095 98.0%
2008 89.36 18th 2092 99.1%
2009 89.84 13th 2120 99.4%
2010 88.31 36th 2139 98.3%
2011 87.50 54th 2147 97.5%
2012 82.74 240th 2166 88.9%
2013 94.09 25th 2167 98.8%
2014 92.46 68th 2093 96.8%
2015 98.74 18th 2052 99.1%
2016 97.99 19th 2046 99.1%
2017 98.70 11th 2044 99.5%
2018 93.57 96th 2037 95.3%
2019 94.81 70th 2086 96.6%
2021 97.91 35th 1948 98.2%
2022 97.05 45th 2082 97.8%
2023 97.31 35th 2077 98.3%
2024 96.60 58th 2067 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willowbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.93 66th 1113 94.1%
2023 85.32 107th 1156 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Willowbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.93 122nd 1964 93.8%
2019 91.39 123rd 2019 93.9%
2021 97.96 21st 1680 98.8%
2022 95.23 70th 1970 96.4%
2023 97.11 31st 1957 98.4%
2024 95.92 60th 1942 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Willowbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.11 83rd 1972 95.8%
2019 92.57 98th 2019 95.1%
2021 94.62 67th 1707 96.1%
2022 97.28 34th 1977 98.3%
2023 96.17 48th 1984 97.6%
2024 95.82 64th 1959 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willowbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.60 47th 242 80.6%
2019 80.75 28th 243 88.5%
2021 74.30 29th 134 78.4%
2022 80.97 27th 226 88.1%
2023 86.59 16th 237 93.2%
2024 86.27 15th 219 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at Willowbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.64 245th 1463 83.3%
2019 79.54 220th 1462 85.0%
2021 92.02 56th 1308 95.7%
2022 87.22 104th 1425 92.7%
2023 87.91 109th 1419 92.3%
2024 87.59 112th 1392 92.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Open Quote We relocated to the area when my son was going into the fifth grade. The principal was amazing! She gave us a tour of the building and welcomed us with open arms. She even contacted parents of children that would be in my son's class so he could meet them prior to the fist day of school. The entire staff and student body was wonderful and welcomed my son as if he had been there since kindergarten. They made the adjustment to a new area so easy. We LOVE Willowbrook School! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willowbrook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 317 1 61 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 379
1990 296 2 71 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 370
1991 288 1 84 5 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1992 293 1 82 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1993 294 0 81 6 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 281 1 84 8 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 268 1 69 13 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 268 1 69 13 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 275 0 70 10 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 265 1 55 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 267 0 45 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 252 0 49 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 260 0 46 8 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 219 0 58 7 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 219 0 58 7 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 237 1 51 10 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 214 1 55 6 0 n/a n/a 3 279
2006 221 1 55 5 0 n/a n/a 9 291
2007 216 1 58 4 1 n/a n/a 10 290
2008 269 4 65 9 2 n/a n/a 13 362
2009 253 3 61 10 2 n/a n/a 16 345
2010 267 5 62 9 3 n/a n/a 16 362
2011 245 6 64 16 0 0 13 0 344
2012 221 3 72 14 0 0 11 0 321
2013 254 3 74 7 0 0 10 0 348
2014 215 1 77 7 0 0 10 0 310
2015 242 0 85 7 1 0 8 0 343
2016 240 0 94 6 2 0 5 0 347
2017 242 1 116 18 1 3 10 0 391
2018 230 0 143 8 0 0 1 0 382
2019 237 1 135 14 0 0 10 0 397
2020 246 4 127 16 0 0 10 0 403
2021 251 5 127 13 0 1 10 0 407
2022 209 3 104 17 0 2 14 0 349
2023 193 3 101 22 0 3 20 0 342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willowbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 27.6 13.7 n/a
1990 370 26.6 13.9 n/a
1991 378 27.8 13.5 n/a
1992 381 27.3 13.9 n/a
1993 381 27.8 13.7 n/a
1994 374 27.0 13.9 n/a
1995 351 25.1 14.0 n/a
1996 351 25.1 14.0 n/a
1997 355 24.9 14.3 n/a
1998 322 23.4 13.8 n/a
1999 315 22.9 13.8 n/a
2000 304 22.7 13.4 n/a
2001 314 22.4 14.0 n/a
2002 284 20.4 13.9 0
2003 284 20.4 13.9 0
2004 299 19.4 15.4 0
2005 279 20.4 13.7 0
2006 291 20.1 14.5 0
2007 290 23.0 12.6 0
2008 362 21.0 17.2 0
2009 345 22.2 15.5 0
2010 362 21.7 16.6 0
2011 344 22.0 15.6 0
2012 321 22.0 14.5 0.9
2013 348 28.3 12.2 0.9
2014 310 26.9 11.5 1.3
2015 343 29.0 11.8 0.9
2016 347 30.0 11.5 0.9
2017 391 32.0 12.2 0.8
2018 382 31.0 12.3 0.8
2019 397 32.4 12.2 0.8
2020 403 33.7 11.9 1.2
2021 407 n/a n/a n/a
2022 349 32.6 10.6 1.4
2023 342 31.8 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willowbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 27.6 13.7 n/a
1990 370 26.6 13.9 n/a
1991 378 27.8 13.5 n/a
1992 381 27.3 13.9 n/a
1993 381 27.8 13.7 n/a
1994 374 27.0 13.9 n/a
1995 351 25.1 14.0 n/a
1996 351 25.1 14.0 n/a
1997 355 24.9 14.3 n/a
1998 322 23.4 13.8 n/a
1999 315 22.9 13.8 n/a
2000 304 22.7 13.4 n/a
2001 314 22.4 14.0 n/a
2002 284 20.4 13.9 0
2003 284 20.4 13.9 0
2004 299 19.4 15.4 0
2005 279 20.4 13.7 0
2006 291 20.1 14.5 0
2007 290 23.0 12.6 0
2008 362 21.0 17.2 0
2009 345 22.2 15.5 0
2010 362 21.7 16.6 0
2011 344 22.0 15.6 0
2012 321 22.0 14.5 0.9
2013 348 28.3 12.2 0.9
2014 310 26.9 11.5 1.3
2015 343 29.0 11.8 0.9
2016 347 30.0 11.5 0.9
2017 391 32.0 12.2 0.8
2018 382 31.0 12.3 0.8
2019 397 32.4 12.2 0.8
2020 403 33.7 11.9 1.2
2021 407 n/a n/a n/a
2022 349 32.6 10.6 1.4
2023 342 31.8 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Willowbrook Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.1%98.2%98.2%98.2%6.6%97.3%99.4%6.6%
201698.5%97.9%97.9%97.9%7.0%97.0%98.2%7.0%
201798.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%6.9%97.6%98.7%6.9%
201899.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%7.6%98.9%99.7%7.6%
201999.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%8.4%98.5%99.0%8.7%
202199.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%98.3%98.8%3.3%
202299.1%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.1%7.5%
202399.4%98.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%99.1%7.1%
202497.6%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.6%97.9%97.6%8.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willowbrook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $155 (0.9%) $17,373 (99.1%) $17,528
2020 $160 (0.9%) $17,790 (99.1%) $17,949
2021 $195 (1.1%) $18,324 (98.9%) $18,519
2022 $195 (1.1%) $18,324 (98.9%) $18,519
2023 $480 (2.1%) $22,902 (97.9%) $23,382
2024 $441 (1.7%) $25,251 (98.3%) $25,692

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willowbrook Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 35th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willowbrook Elementary School)55.860.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northbrook/Glenview School District 30)66.968.8
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willowbrook Elementary School)83.777.8
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northbrook/Glenview School District 30)86.383
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willowbrook Elementary School)76.684.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northbrook/Glenview School District 30)70.981.4
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willowbrook Elementary School)65.975.4
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northbrook/Glenview School District 30)72.478.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willowbrook Elementary School)7576.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northbrook/Glenview School District 30)78.377.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willowbrook Elementary School)7575
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northbrook/Glenview School District 30)72.978.7
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Willowbrook Elementary School)80.478.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Northbrook/Glenview School District 30)79.283.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students397342
 13.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian135101
 25.2%
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander03
White237193
 18.6%
Two or More Races1020
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Willowbrook Elementary School

Yes! Willowbrook Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 58th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Willowbrook Elementary School.

Students at Willowbrook Elementary School are 56% White, 30% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Willowbrook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maple School
High : Glenbrook North High School


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