Gower West Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Willowbrook, Illinois 60527 · Gower SD 62
#127 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#5552 of 50,301 nationally
About Gower West Elem School
Gower West Elem School is a public elementary located in Willowbrook, in the Gower SD 62 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 531 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 127th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 531.
There are 3 schools in Willowbrook; Gower West Elem School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gower West Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gower West Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hinsdale South High School
Darien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students · 584 m away
Concord Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students · 1.5 km away
Lace Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students · 1.7 km away
Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
409 students · 1.9 km away
Mark DeLay School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
453 students · 2.0 km away
Eisenhower Jr High School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students · 2.1 km away
Cass Jr High School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 5–8
313 students · 2.7 km away
Westview Hills Middle School
Willowbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 2.8 km away
Anne M Jeans Elem School
Willowbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
277 students · 3.0 km away
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
410 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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531 students
Monroe Elem School
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530 students
Christa McAuliffe School
Tinley Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Robert Frost Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
Freeman Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Swift Elem Specialty School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
533 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gower West Elem School a good school?
Gower West Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #127 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gower West Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gower West Elem School ranks #127 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #5552 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gower West Elem School?
Gower West Elem School had 531 students in 2025.
Is Gower West Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Gower West Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gower West Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gower West Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.