C+
Average
62/100

Willow Bend Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 4700 Barker Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 52nd percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
975
Students
enrolled
23.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%52/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.35 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (+11 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+13 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading +9 pts, math +16 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -7 pts, math +0 pts39th percentile (list)
Asian65%75%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%35%reading +7 pts, math +11 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4700 Barker Ave
City Rolling Meadows
ZIP Code 60008
District 1730420
NCES School ID 173042003159
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60008

Understanding the community around Willow Bend Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,205
Per Capita Income $41,893
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.8%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $275,800
Median Rent $1,477
Owner-Occupied 71.4%
Renter-Occupied 28.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willow Bend Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 33.9%
White 29.4%
Asian 28.2%
Black 3.5%
Two or More Races 3.1%
American Indian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 975
Teachers (FTE) 41.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willow Bend Elem School?
Willow Bend Elem School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Willow Bend Elem School?
Willow Bend Elem School has 975 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.7:1.
What grades does Willow Bend Elem School serve?
Willow Bend Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willow Bend Elem School receive per student?
Willow Bend Elem School receives $20,355 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willow Bend Elem School in 60008 ▼
Avg Home Value
$350,853
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,034
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
28.6%

Other Schools in 60008

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026