Total enrollment
1,416
-30 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Western Springs
Illinois · Public K-12
Western Springs's public-school count of 4 reflects a system enrolling about 1,416 students inside Illinois, broken out as 3 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Western Springs
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Park Elem School | Elementary | KG-05 | 278 |
| Forest Hills Elem School | Elementary | PK-05 | 289 |
| John Laidlaw Elem School | Elementary | KG-05 | 380 |
| McClure Jr High School | Middle | 06-08 | 469 |
About Western Springs
Across Western Springs, Illinois, 4 public schools instructs about 1,416 students between them.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 3 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Western Springs is around 354 students, 26% lower than the Illinois average of about 480.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,446 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,416 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 91% to 87%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Western Springs discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.