LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lester Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 school district, located in Downers Grove, IL with about 504 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 24 teachers, Lester Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lester Elementary School, located at 236 Indianapolis Ave in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within Downers Grove Grade School District 58. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Lester Elementary focuses on preparing young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and active participation in the classroom.

Beyond academics, Lester Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school benefits from an engaged PTA and a dedicated faculty that work together to host various extracurricular programs and community-building events throughout the school year. Situated in a quiet, residential area of Downers Grove, the school provides a safe and nurturing atmosphere, making it a well-regarded educational institution that consistently strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Lester Elem School at (630) 719-5855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515-3100
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LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Downers Grove, IL with about 504 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
504
Teachers:
24.9
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 504 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.7%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
3.8%
Black or African American
2.0%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.