Summary:
The Willow Grove Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Willow Grove School District 46 in Illinois. With a total enrollment of 135 students, the school has faced academic and socioeconomic challenges in recent years, as evidenced by its declining performance rankings and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Willow Grove Elementary School's academic performance has trended downward, with its ranking dropping from 805 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1,057 in 2024-2025. Its overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.3%) and Mathematics (43.8%) fall below the state averages. However, the school's performance varies across grade levels, with some grades, such as 4th grade, performing better than others. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role in the school's performance. With 82.96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Willow Grove Elementary School serves a population with significant economic disadvantages. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is lower, these resources may not be enough to overcome the barriers faced by the economically disadvantaged student population. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism, uneven academic performance, and the needs of its economically disadvantaged students could be crucial steps in improving overall student outcomes.
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