- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homewood, IL
Willow School
Federal NCES profile for Willow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171953002231
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Homewood · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 603
- students enrolled
Willow School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homewood, IL.
School address
District: Homewood Sd 153 · Illinois
NCES ID 171953002231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Willow School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 171953002231 · Homewood, IL Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hart School (681 students)
Willow School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Willow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hart Sch
James Hart School
681 students
- This school
Willow School
603 students
- Winston Church
Winston Churchill School
572 students
What this shows Willow School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow School compares
Willow 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
African American 51.9%
White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Willow School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Homewood Sd 153 reports $17,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hart School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winston Churchill School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow School
How many students attend Willow School?
Willow School has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homewood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Willow School?
The largest demographic group at Willow School is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Homewood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow School?
Willow School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow School rank among public schools in Homewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homewood, 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 Homewood Sd 153?
Besides Willow School, Homewood Sd 153 also operates James Hart School (681 students) and Winston Churchill School (572 students). See the Homewood Sd 153 district page for the complete list.