Henry Puffer School
Tel:
(630)968-0294
- Henry Puffer School serves 398 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.
- Henry Puffer School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
School Overview
- Henry Puffer School's student population of 398 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Henry Puffer School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Henry Puffer School is 0.40, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #941 out of 3679 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| 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 | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 76% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Downers Grove Pierce Downer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
1.1 miles
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)719-5860 1.1 K-6 363 - Downers Grove Herrick Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 653 students
1.3 miles
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)719-5810 1.3 7-8 653 - Downers Grove Belle Aire Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 252 students
1.5 miles
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)719-5820 1.5 K-6 252 - Downers Grove Community H S District 99 - North High School Grades: 9-12 | 2185 students
1.5 miles
4436 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)795-8400 1.5 9-12 2185 - Downers Grove Hillcrest Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 399 students
1.5 miles
1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630)719-5840 1.5 K-6 399
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