D−
El Sierra Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
6835 Fairmount Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516 · (630) 719-5825 · Part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Students
300
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about El Sierra Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
6835 Fairmount Ave, Downers Grove
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten46
Grade 132
Grade 244
Grade 341
Grade 447
Grade 534
Grade 638
Enrollment over time
262’20
274’21
287’22
280’23
300’24
Up 14.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 61%Hispanic 21%Black 7%Asian 6%Two or more races 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.