Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
400 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
Willow Grove Early Learning Center, located at 777 Checker Drive in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, serves as the dedicated early childhood hub for Community Consolidated School District 96. The school is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of the district’s youngest students, offering programs such as Structured Teaching and Kindergarten Enrichment. By focusing exclusively on early learners, the center provides a specialized environment where educators can prioritize foundational social, emotional, and academic skills, preparing children for a successful transition into the district’s elementary schools.
The center is highly regarded for its inclusive approach and its commitment to supporting diverse learning styles. Through a curriculum that emphasizes play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy, Willow Grove aims to foster a love of learning while providing necessary supports, such as speech and occupational therapy, for students who require them. With a strong emphasis on community and family partnership, Willow Grove Early Learning Center serves as a vital first step in the educational journey for families within the Buffalo Grove area.
The center is highly regarded for its inclusive approach and its commitment to supporting diverse learning styles. Through a curriculum that emphasizes play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy, Willow Grove aims to foster a love of learning while providing necessary supports, such as speech and occupational therapy, for students who require them. With a strong emphasis on community and family partnership, Willow Grove Early Learning Center serves as a vital first step in the educational journey for families within the Buffalo Grove area.
400
Total Students
26.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 169 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 172 |
| Two or More | 23 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Asian172 (43.0 %)
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White169 (42.2 %)
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Hispanic25 (6.2 %)
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Two or More23 (5.8 %)
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Black10 (2.5 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 |
| Phone: | (847)541-3660 |
| Website: | http://www.kcsd96.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - K |
| Total Students: | 400 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
113
Kindergarten
287
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 113 |
| Kindergarten | 287 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 178 | 44.5% |
| Male | 222 | 55.5% |
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