Serving 975 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Willow Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 975 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Willow Bend Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Bend Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Willow Bend Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Willow Bend Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunting Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Willow Bend Elementary School?
975 students attend Willow Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Willow Bend Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Bend Elementary School?
Willow Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Bend Elementary School offer ?
Willow Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Willow Bend Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 975 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
