Kingsley Elem School

www.dg58.org

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kingsley Elementary School is a public school located in Downers Grove, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade. As a part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of well-rounded learners. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Kingsley emphasizes a holistic approach to education by offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students’ diverse interests. The school grounds on Powell Street are situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible environment for the local neighborhood. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Kingsley Elementary remains a staple of the community, consistently striving to meet the individual needs of every child while maintaining a strong reputation within the district.

378

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingsley Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	41
Black	21
Asian	14
Two or More	23

White
279 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
41 (10.8 %)
Two or More
23 (6.1 %)
Black
21 (5.6 %)
Asian
14 (3.7 %)

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)719-5850
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 20

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 48