Top Rankings
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,909 students in Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 50% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
4,909 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
319 Teachers
134,644 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 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#827 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
232 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
513 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
27%
# Black Students
177 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
3,722 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
76%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
255 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
163
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
510
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
535
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
512
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
534
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
506
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
513
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
552
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
540
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
544
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,064 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,373
$22,162
Spending / Student
$18,064
$21,409
Best Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 306 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Herrick Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Grades: 7-8
| 662 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
O Neill Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Grades: 7-8
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 551 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 346 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
| 314 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
| 349 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
| 254 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
| 366 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
| 364 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
| 316 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
| 274 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 4,909 students.
What is the rank of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District is ranked #49 out of 918 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
76% of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District students are White, 10% 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 $18,064 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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