Willow School

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **Willow School** in Homewood, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community. It is part of **Homewood School District 153**, which is well-regarded for its focus on early childhood development and fostering a supportive learning environment for students in their foundational years. The school is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of young learners, typically serving students in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

The school's philosophy centers on building a strong academic and social-emotional base, ensuring that children develop the essential skills necessary for future success in elementary school. By utilizing a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum, Willow School encourages curiosity and peer collaboration. The campus environment is intentionally structured to be welcoming and safe, providing a bridge between the home environment and the more formal educational structure of the primary grades.

603

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	99
Black	313
Asian	2
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

Black
313 (51.9%)
White
131 (21.7%)
Hispanic
99 (16.4%)
Two or More
57 (9.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Homewood SD 153
Phone:	(708)798-3720
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 88

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 206

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2