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Western Springs SD 101 School District

4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558-1453
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Western Springs SD 101 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,437 students in Western Springs SD 101 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Western Springs SD 101 School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Western Springs SD 101 School District are Forest Hills Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School and Mcclure Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Western Springs SD 101 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,437 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Western Springs SD 101 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#14 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
64%
27%
69%
30%
83%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,436 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,120
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,436
$21,662

Best Western Springs SD 101 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Field Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4335 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7675
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclure Jr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
John Laidlaw Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4072 Forest Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Grades: K-5
| 420 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Western Springs SD 101 School District?
Western Springs SD 101 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,437 students.
What is the rank of Western Springs SD 101 School District?
Western Springs SD 101 School District is ranked #15 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Springs SD 101 School District?
88% of Western Springs SD 101 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Springs SD 101 School District?
Western Springs SD 101 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Western Springs SD 101 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,436 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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