HENRY PUFFER SCHOOL
Henry Puffer School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 school district, located in Downers Grove, IL with about 398 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Henry Puffer School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Henry Puffer School, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves as a prominent elementary school within Community Consolidated School District 58. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a comprehensive educational program that focuses on both rigorous core academics and the social-emotional development of its students. It is widely regarded for its nurturing environment, where dedicated faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction to help students achieve their potential in a supportive, inclusive setting.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Henry Puffer emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school actively encourages parental engagement through an involved PTA and various volunteer opportunities, fostering a collaborative partnership between families and educators. With its focus on developing well-rounded citizens, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for future academic success.
For more information, contact Henry Puffer School at (630) 968-0294 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Downers Grove, IL 60515-3211
(630) 968-0294
HENRY PUFFER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Downers Grove, IL with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Downers Grove GSD 58
- Total Students:
- 398
- Teachers:
- 22.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 398 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY PUFFER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.