Enrollment
531
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gower West Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gower West Elem School
Gower West Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Willowbrook, Illinois, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1062 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Gower Sd 62 spends $24,280 per pupil, 42% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Willowbrook's public schools, it stands alongside Anne M Jeans Elem School (277 students): Gower West Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 10.7:1).
Its district, Gower Sd 62, also runs Gower Middle School (409 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gower West Elem School compares
Gower West Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gower Sd 62, which includes Gower West Elem School.
$24,280
Per student
+42%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 22.0%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Willowbrook
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Willowbrook on the city page.
Is Gower West Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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