Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District
School District · Downers Grove, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Downers Grove Gsd 58?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Downers Grove Gsd 58 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Whittier Elem School
Downers Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lester Elem School
Downers Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Henry Puffer School
Downers Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#247 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,037
+$3,347 vs Illinois median
District size
4,838 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Downers Grove Gsd 58 ranks #247 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Downers Grove Gsd 58's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whittier Elem School (7.8/10), Lester Elem School (7.7/10), and Henry Puffer School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lester Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Henry Puffer School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Kingsley Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Fairmount Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Belle Aire Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Pierce Downer Elem School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Highland Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Herrick Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | EL Sierra Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Downers Grove Gsd 58
Downers Grove Gsd 58 is a Downers Grove, Illinois school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 4,838 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $20,037 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Downers Grove Gsd 58 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whittier Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Downers Grove Gsd 58 students show an average math proficiency of 61.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58 with test data.
Schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58
13 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Downers Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 4,838
- Teachers (FTE)
- 338
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 has 13 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Downers Grove Gsd 58?
The average composite rating for Downers Grove Gsd 58 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 spends $20,037 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
The average student-teacher ratio in Downers Grove Gsd 58 is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Whittier Elem School is the highest-rated school in Downers Grove Gsd 58 with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Across schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58 with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Downers Grove Gsd 58 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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