Lester Elem School

236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515

www.dg58.org

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

554

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lester Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	62
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	34

White
437 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
62 (11.2 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)
Asian
16 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)

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)719-5855
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
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 21

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 63