Gower West Elem School

7650 Clarendon Hills Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527

www.gower62.com

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Gower West Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Willowbrook, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Gower School District 62, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It is designed to provide a foundational educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in its overall success. Gower West prides itself on maintaining high standards of teaching, utilizing modern instructional strategies, and offering a variety of extracurricular activities that encourage student growth. By focusing on a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the community, the school cultivates a welcoming climate where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and inclusive setting.

549

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gower West Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	84
Black	17
Asian	81
Two or More	49

White
318 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
84 (15.3 %)
Asian
81 (14.8 %)
Two or More
49 (8.9 %)
Black
17 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gower SD 62
Phone:	(630)986-5383
Website:	http://www.gower62.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 111