Pierce Downer Elementary School

1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce Downer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 52% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pierce Downer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pierce Downer Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pierce Downer Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
52%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
40-44%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pierce Downer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pierce Downer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Pierce Downer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierce Downer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pierce Downer Elementary School often compared to?
Pierce Downer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Aire Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pierce Downer Elementary School?
349 students attend Pierce Downer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pierce Downer Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Downer Elementary School?
Pierce Downer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierce Downer Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Downer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pierce Downer Elementary School part of?
Pierce Downer Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 52% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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