D−
Lester Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
236 Indianapolis Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · (630) 719-5855 · Part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Students
531
Students per teacher
18:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Lester 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
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 ↗
236 Indianapolis Ave, Downers Grove
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K17
Kindergarten70
Grade 156
Grade 266
Grade 393
Grade 461
Grade 593
Grade 675
Enrollment over time
533’20
551’21
554’22
546’23
531’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 78%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 6%Asian 4%Black 2%
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.