Top Rankings
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,918 students in Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
4,918 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#454 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
243 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
527 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
27%
# Black Students
185 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
3,682 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
75%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
175
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
507
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
532
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
540
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
509
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
537
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
510
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
509
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
553
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
546
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,338 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,031 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,338
$21,914
Spending / Student
$18,031
$21,170
Best Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6036 Blodgett Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
O Neill Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Grades: 7-8
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Herrick Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Rank: #66.
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Pierce Downer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Belle Aire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #1111.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6509 Powell St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #1212.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6235 Stonewall Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #1313.
El Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,918 students.
What is the rank of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District is ranked #64 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
75% of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,031 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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