Gower West Elem School vs Lester Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gower West Elem School
Willowbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
531 students
Lester Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Gower West Elem School Willowbrook, Illinois | Lester Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 2,303 | #444 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5552 of 50,301 | #15863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| city | Willowbrook | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gower West Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 63.4).
- •Gower West Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Gower West Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Gower West Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
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 Gower West Elem School better than Lester Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gower West Elem School ranks higher (79.0 vs 63.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gower West Elem School and Lester Elem School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Willowbrook and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gower West Elem School: 531. Lester Elem School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gower West Elem School and Lester Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gower West Elem School is 127th of 2,303 and Lester Elem School is 444th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).