- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burr Ridge, IL
Gower Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gower Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171716002020
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gower Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Burr Ridge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 409
- students enrolled
Gower Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gower Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Burr Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Gower Sd 62 · Illinois
NCES ID 171716002020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Gower Middle School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 171716002020 · Burr Ridge, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Gower West Elem School (531 students)
Gower Middle School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Gower Middle School compares
Gower Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Gower Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gower Sd 62 reports $32,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gower Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower West Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gower Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Burr Ridge
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gower Middle School
How many students attend Gower Middle School?
Gower Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burr Ridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gower Middle School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gower Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gower Middle School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Burr Ridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gower Middle School?
Gower Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gower Middle School rank among elementary schools in Burr Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Gower Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Burr Ridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gower Sd 62?
Besides Gower Middle School, Gower Sd 62 also operates Gower West Elem School (531 students). See the Gower Sd 62 district page for the complete list.