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Wescott Elementary School

1820 Western Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wescott Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wescott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wescott Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wescott Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wescott Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#25 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wescott Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
72%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wescott Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wescott Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Wescott Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wescott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wescott Elementary School's ranking?
Wescott Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wescott Elementary School often compared to?
Wescott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbriar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wescott Elementary School?
498 students attend Wescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wescott Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wescott Elementary School?
Wescott Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wescott Elementary School offer ?
Wescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wescott Elementary School part of?
Wescott Elementary School is part of Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 School District.
In what neighborhood is Wescott Elementary School located?
Wescott Elementary School is located in the Techny neighborhood of Northbrook, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Techny.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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