Willow School serves 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Attendance Zone: Willow School's attendance zone covers the entire Homewood, IL school district, encompassing approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow School's student population of 603 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
19 students
School Motto
All Children Will Learn. All Children Will Be Served.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Willow School?
603 students attend Willow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Willow School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow School?
Willow School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow School offer ?
Willow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Willow School part of?
Willow School is part of Homewood SD 153 School District.
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