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Enrollment
603
Elementary
DISTRICT 588 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOMEWOOD SD 153·NCES 171953002231
Willow School
1804 Willow Rd, Homewood, IL 60430 · (708) 798-3720 · Cook County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL603 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
278 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 88 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 145 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 161 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 206 | 34% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 0% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Homewood SD 153. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Willow School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow School this school | 603 | 46.1% | N/A |
| Winston Churchill School Homewood | 572 | 49.3% | 44.1% |
| Western Avenue Elementary School Flossmoor | 499 | 39.3% | 55.0% |
| Ray Elementary School Chicago | 613 | 44.9% | 30.1% |
| Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet Schl Chicago | 423 | 43.5% | 30.1% |
| Sutherland Elementary School Chicago | 641 | 34.3% | 39.4% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Willow School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 603 | #270 of 2,419 | #153 of 901 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #710 of 2,035 | #337 of 817 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.7% | #377 of 2,042 | #150 of 819 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.1% | #1,406 of 2,132 | #633 of 804 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.6% | #995 of 1,461 | #490 of 661 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
603
+65 (+12%) vs 2020
+18% since 1990-91, when it was 511
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 603 | 48.4 | 12.5:1 | 46% (278) |
| 2023-24 | 600 | 51.6 | 11.6:1 | 39% (235) |
| 2022-23 | 607 | 50.3 | 12.1:1 | 43% (258) |
| 2020-21 | 538 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 660 | 44.3 | 14.9:1 | 33% (216) |
| 2015-16 | 596 | 44 | 13.6:1 | 36% (213) |
| 2010-11 | 583 | 36 | 16.2:1 | 25% (146) |
| 2000-01 | 793 | 48 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 511 | 30 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Willow School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (660 to 603); teachers up 9% (44.3 to 48.4).
About Willow School
Willow School is a large elementary school in Homewood, Illinois, one of the schools in Homewood SD 153. Classes run from pre-K through 2, and the school has 603 students. Against the 381-student average for elementary schools in Illinois, enrollment here is 58% higher.
Homewood SD 153 has 1,856 students in 3 schools, and Willow School is one of those schools.
At 52%, Black students outnumber all other groups at Willow School combined. After that, the student body is 22% White, 16% Hispanic, and 9% multiracial. Among all residents of Cook County, the Black share is about 22%. Willow School has a diversity index of 65%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The teaching staff at Willow School is 48.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 12.5:1. That ratio is under the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 46%. For comparison, public schools in Cook County average 66%.
Cook County has these Census figures: median household income is about $83,498, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Willow School is among the 1,406 public schools in Cook County.
The shortest distance from Willow School to another public school is about 0.9 miles, to Winston Churchill School. The five-mile area around Willow School holds at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The number of students grew from 538 to 603 over 4 years.
Discussions about Willow School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Cook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Homewood SD 153
- James Hart SchoolMiddle · 681 students
- Winston Churchill SchoolElementary · 572 students
Other schools in Homewood
- James Hart SchoolMiddle · 681 students
- Winston Churchill SchoolElementary · 572 students
Other Willow schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Willow. Willow School is the largest of the 3.
- Willow SchoolGRANTSVILLE, UT · 425 students
- Willow SchoolLANSING, MI · 273 students
Nearby schools
- Winston Churchill School0.9 mi · 572
- James Hart School0.9 mi · 681
- Western Avenue Elementary School1.0 mi · 499
- Serena Hills Elementary School1.5 mi · 305
- Longwood Elementary School1.5 mi · 364
- Parker Junior High School1.5 mi · 822
Frequently asked questions
About Willow SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Willow School?
Willow School enrolls approximately 603 students in grades PK-02.
Is Willow School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Willow School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Willow School have?
Willow School employs 48 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Willow School?
Student demographics at Willow School are roughly 22% White, 16% Hispanic, 52% Black, 0% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Willow School?
Willow School is overseen by Homewood SD 153 in Cook County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.