Henry Puffer School
Tel:
(630)968-0294
- Henry Puffer School serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Henry Puffer School's student population of 403 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 403 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Henry Puffer School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Henry Puffer School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1331 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 74% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Downers Grove GSD 58 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Henry Puffer School is Community H S District 99 - North High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Herrick Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pierce Downer Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Downers Grove Pierce Downer Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 355 students
1.1 miles
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)719-5860 1.1 K-6 355 - Downers Grove Herrick Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 678 students
1.3 miles
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)719-5810 1.3 7-8 678 - Downers Grove Belle Aire Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 242 students
1.5 miles
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)719-5820 1.5 K-6 242 - Downers Grove Community H S District 99 - North High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2207 students
1.5 miles
4436 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)795-8400 1.5 9-12 2207 - Downers Grove Hillcrest Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 386 students
1.5 miles
1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630)719-5840 1.5 K-6 386
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