El Sierra Elementary School

6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, El Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 40-44% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Sierra Elementary School's student population of 274 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of El Sierra Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
40-44%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Sierra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
40-44%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Sierra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in El Sierra Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
17%
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White
59%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of El Sierra Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in El Sierra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are El Sierra Elementary School often compared to?
El Sierra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend El Sierra Elementary School?
274 students attend El Sierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of El Sierra Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Sierra Elementary School?
El Sierra Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Sierra Elementary School offer ?
El Sierra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is El Sierra Elementary School part of?
El Sierra Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.

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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (if no emergency days are used)
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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