Gower West Elem School

Gower West Elem School is an elementary school of mid-tier scale in Willowbrook, Illinois, one of the schools within Gower SD 62, caters to 531 students in grades pre-K through 4. By comparison, Illinois's public schools average about 381 students each, so Gower West Elem School sits 39% bigger than that benchmark.

Within Gower SD 62, which oversees 2 schools and 940 students, Gower West Elem School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Gower West Elem School reports that White students make up the majority at 60%. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 10% multiracial, 4% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Gower West Elem School has 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.2:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for DuPage County put median household income runs about $112,096, 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Gower West Elem School is one of 277 public schools in DuPage County (combined enrollment of about 138,557 students).

The closest other public school is Hinsdale South High School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Gower West Elem School's enrollment has climbed 9% since 2018, when it stood at 489 (now 531). Hispanic enrollment moved from 6% to 15% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 15.5:1 in 2018 to 14.2:1 in 2025.

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