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Wescott Elementary School

1820 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 10 of 1380 in Illinois

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Wescott Elementary School

1820 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 10 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Wescott Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 81%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 81% in Math and 73% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
485
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 52.16%
Asian 37.94%
Hispanic 4.12%
Black 0.82%
Two+ Races 4.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
52.16%
Asian
37.94%
Hispanic
4.12%
Black
0.82%
Two+ Races
4.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 485
50.31%
244 Female
49.69%
241 Male

Student Population

485 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

232 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wescott Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1820 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Phone

(847) 272-4660

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TOP 10 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wescott Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This term Wescott Elementary School had the opportunity to expand its visual arts residency, bringing young students together to paint a new mural for the campus. The school community held a successful field day that was well-attended and promoted excellent sportsmanship and active team-building goals. “We’re also experiencing the highest levels of student engagement in the use of the interactive technology labs,” said Principal Chris Brown.

FAQ

Q1. When is the deadline to apply for open enrollment at Wescott Elementary School?

Ans. Applications for enrollment from out-of-zone applicants must be received by the administrative board no later than May first to be considered.

Q2. Can students at Wescott Elementary stay inside during recess on high pollen days?

Ans. Medical indoor break accommodations require a signed note from a licensed physician indicating the student’s specific respiratory needs.

Q3. What are the ways parents get involved in the active parent-teacher organization at Wescott Elementary School?

Ans. Families can register online via the Primary School portal or at Open House Night in the fall.

Q4. Is there a late bus to Wescott Elementary School for students in after school clubs?

Ans. There is no transport home from after school clubs. Parents are asked to pick up at the end of the activities.

Q5. What technology tools exist in the Wescott Elementary School science lab space?

Ans. Interactive smart display boards, digital microscopes and introductory engineering blocks within the lab encourage student hands-on inquiry.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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