Concord Elem School vs Gower West Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students
Gower West Elem School
Willowbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
531 students
| Measure | Concord Elem School Darien, Illinois | Gower West Elem School Willowbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 2,303 | #127 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5354 of 50,301 | #5552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 460 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Darien | Willowbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.3 vs 79.0).
- •Gower West Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Gower West Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Concord Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Gower West Elem School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Concord Elem School better than Gower West Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Concord Elem School and Gower West Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Darien and Willowbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Elem School: 460. Gower West Elem School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Elem School and Gower West Elem School rank in Illinois?
Concord Elem School is 117th of 2,303 and Gower West Elem School is 127th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).