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Indian Trail Elem School
Elementary School · Downers Grove Gsd 58 · Downers Grove, IL
A Downers Grove Gsd 58 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6235 Stonewall Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516
- Math 37% proficient (2019)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Trail Elem School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Indian Trail Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downers Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,780
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Kingsley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Pathway MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Downers Grove Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Downers Grove Gsd 58
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $20,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Trail Elem School is listed in Downers Grove GSD 58; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Trail Elem School
Indian Trail Elem School is a public elementary school in Downers Grove, IL, part of Downers Grove Gsd 58, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,252 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Trail Elem School
What grades does Indian Trail Elem School serve?
Indian Trail Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Indian Trail Elem School?
Indian Trail Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elem School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Trail Elem School rank in IL?
Indian Trail Elem School ranks #2,252 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Indian Trail Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Trail Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Indian Trail Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Trail Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Indian Trail Elem School a charter school?
No, Indian Trail Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Trail Elem School a Title I school?
No, Indian Trail Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (630) 719-5845
- Area population (ZIP 60516)
- 28,594
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60516; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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