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Henry Puffer School vs. Pierce Downer Elementary School

Should you attend Henry Puffer School or Pierce Downer Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Henry Puffer School
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pierce Downer Elementary School
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Henry Puffer School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 342 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
285 students
342 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Henry Puffer School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pierce Downer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henry Puffer School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pierce Downer Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Henry Puffer School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pierce Downer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Henry Puffer School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Downer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

45-49%
(Top 1% in IL)(18-19 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 1% in IL)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry Puffer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Downer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry Puffer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Downer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in IL)
80-89%
(Top 5% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Henry Puffer School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pierce Downer Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
13
Kindergarten Students
37
48
Grade 1 Students
26
40
Grade 2 Students
36
46
Grade 3 Students
51
50
Grade 4 Students
35
45
Grade 5 Students
44
44
Grade 6 Students
40
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Henry Puffer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pierce Downer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Henry Puffer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pierce Downer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Henry Puffer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pierce Downer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
68%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Henry Puffer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pierce Downer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Henry Puffer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pierce Downer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Henry Puffer School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pierce Downer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Henry Puffer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pierce Downer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Henry Puffer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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