Willow School serves 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Willow School's student population of 580 students has declined by 5% 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
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
48%
17%
White
26%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Willow School?
580 students attend Willow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Willow School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow School?
Willow School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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