Top Rankings
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
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 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,838 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.
51爆料s in Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
4,838 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#454 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
230 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
569 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
164 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
3,604 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
75%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
265 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
164
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
481
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
515
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
545
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
534
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
507
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
528
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
499
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
514
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
551
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,329 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,657
$21,964
Spending / Student
$18,329
$21,218
Best Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6036 Blodgett Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
O Neill Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
Herrick Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Grades: 7-8
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Pierce Downer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #99.
Belle Aire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1111.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6509 Powell St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #1212.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6235 Stonewall Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #1313.
El Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
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 4,838 students.
What is the rank of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District is ranked #64 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: 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?
75% of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 $18,329 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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