At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
531
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
11%-42.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Lester Elem School is a public primary in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 531 students. It is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictDowners Grove GSD 58
County17043
CityDowners Grove
ZIP60515
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171254001513
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment531
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.9%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native81.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.9%
Black
3.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
5.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.