El Sierra Elem School

6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516

www.dg58.org

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

El Sierra Elementary School, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–6 as part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. With a commitment to inclusive practices and a dedicated teaching staff, El Sierra focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, El Sierra is recognized for its active school community and collaborative partnerships between parents and faculty. The school encourages student participation in various enrichment activities, fostering a sense of belonging and school spirit. Its location in a residential area of Downers Grove makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, and it consistently maintains a reputation for being a stable, student-centered institution that prioritizes clear communication and individual student growth.

287

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Sierra Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	62
Black	18
Asian	19
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
171 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
62 (21.6 %)
Asian
19 (6.6 %)
Black
18 (6.3 %)
Two or More
16 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Downers Grove GSD 58
Phone:	(630)719-5825
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 39