Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lester Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lester Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Motto
We Envision. We Seek. We Believe.
School Rankings
Lester Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester Elementary School's ranking?
Lester Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lester Elementary School often compared to?
Lester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C E Miller Elementary School, J T Manning Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lester Elementary School?
531 students attend Lester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lester Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lester Elementary School?
Lester Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Elementary School offer ?
Lester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lester Elementary School part of?
Lester Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
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