Willow Grove Early Learning Center

777 Checker Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Willow Grove Early Learning Center serves 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Willow Grove Early Learning Center's student population of 405 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Willow Grove Early Learning Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
41%
6%
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Hispanic
8%
28%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
43%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Willow Grove Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Willow Grove Early Learning Center often compared to?
Willow Grove Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, Earl Pritchett School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
405 students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Willow Grove Early Learning Center students are White, 41% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Grove Early Learning Center?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Grove Early Learning Center offer ?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Willow Grove Early Learning Center part of?
Willow Grove Early Learning Center is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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