At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
531
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
10%-43.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Gower West Elem School is a public primary in Willowbrook, Illinois. The school enrolls 531 students. It is part of the Gower SD 62 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictGower SD 62
County17043
CityWillowbrook
ZIP60527
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171716002021
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment531
White59.7%
Hispanic / Latino14.7%
Black / African American3.6%
Asian12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
59.7%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
3.6%
Asian
12.4%
Two+
9.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.