WESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wescott Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 school district, located in Northbrook, IL with about 421 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Wescott Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wescott Elementary School, located at 1820 Western Ave in Northbrook, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates as part of Northbrook School District 28, a district consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Wescott Elementary fosters a vibrant school community characterized by active parental involvement and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Wescott maintains a reputation for high achievement, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of the surrounding Northbrook community.

For more information, contact Wescott Elementary School at (847) 272-4660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1820 Western Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062-6052
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WESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Northbrook, IL with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
36.2
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 421 students

White
57.2%
Asian
40.9%
Black or African American
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.