Willow Grove Early Learning Center

777 Checker Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Willow Grove Early Learning Center serves 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • 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 400 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
43%
6%
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Hispanic
6%
28%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
42%
46%
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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
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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?
400 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 Asian, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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