Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gower West Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Gower West Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gower West Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gower West Elementary School?
549 students attend Gower West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gower West Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gower West Elementary School?
Gower West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gower West Elementary School offer ?
Gower West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gower West Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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