Total enrollment
1,416
-82 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Western Springs SD 101
Illinois · 1,416 students · 1 city
Western Springs SD 101's public schools total 4 across the district, with enrollment of about 1,416 and an average school size near 354.
4-year change in Western Springs SD 101
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Western Springs SD 101 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,416 | #258 of 508 | #5,678 of 9,210 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #272 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #121 of 506 | #2,051 of 9,019 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.9% | #279 of 341 | #5,419 of 6,848 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClure Jr High School | Western Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 469 |
| John Laidlaw Elem School | Western Springs | Elementary | KG-05 | 380 |
| Forest Hills Elem School | Western Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 289 |
| Field Park Elem School | Western Springs | Elementary | KG-05 | 278 |
About Western Springs SD 101
Western Springs SD 101 is a small public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 4 schools and teaches approximately 1,416 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Western Springs SD 101 covers 3 elementary and 1 middle.
On a per-school basis, Western Springs SD 101 runs about 354 students per school, 26% lower than the state mean of roughly 480.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Western Springs SD 101 has contracted 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,498 students to 1,416.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Western Springs SD 101 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.