- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willowbrook, IL
Gower West Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Gower West Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171716002021
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gower West Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Willowbrook · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 531
- students enrolled
Gower West Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gower West Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willowbrook, IL.
School address
District: Gower Sd 62 · Illinois
NCES ID 171716002021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Gower West Elem School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 171716002021 · Willowbrook, IL Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gower Middle School (409 students)
Gower West Elem School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Gower West Elem School compares
Gower West Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Gower West Elem 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 West Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gower West Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Willowbrook
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gower West Elem School
How many students attend Gower West Elem School?
Gower West Elem School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willowbrook, IL. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gower West Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gower West Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gower West Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Gower West Elem School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Willowbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gower West Elem School?
Gower West Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 West Elem School rank among public schools in Willowbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Gower West Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willowbrook, 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 West Elem School, Gower Sd 62 also operates Gower Middle School (409 students). See the Gower Sd 62 district page for the complete list.