Willow School vs Winston Churchill 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.
Willow School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
603 students
Winston Churchill School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
572 students
| Measure | Willow School Homewood, Illinois | Winston Churchill School Homewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 2,303 | #1154 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11976 of 50,301 | #33188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 603 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Homewood | Homewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 38.2).
- •Willow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 49.3%).
- •Willow School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Willow School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 572.
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 Willow School better than Winston Churchill School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow School ranks higher (69.1 vs 38.2 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 Willow School and Winston Churchill School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Homewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Willow School: 603. Winston Churchill School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Willow School and Winston Churchill School rank in Illinois?
Willow School is 309th of 2,303 and Winston Churchill School is 1154th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).