Top Rankings
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,811 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 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
4,811 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
335 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
74%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,891 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$110 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,722
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,891
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Belle Aire Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6036 Blodgett Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6509 Powell St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Pierce Downer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Herrick Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Gr: 7-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
O Neill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Gr: 7-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
El Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6235 Stonewall Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 4,811 students.
What is the rank of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District is ranked #88 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), 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?
74% of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $22,891 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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