Pierce Downer Elem School

www.dg58.org

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pierce Downer Elementary School, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a focus on fostering the "whole child." Its central location on Grant Street serves as a focal point for the surrounding residential community, encouraging active parental involvement and a close-knit neighborhood atmosphere.

The school prides itself on a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and creative enrichment programs. Beyond the classroom, Pierce Downer is recognized for its inclusive culture and dedication to social-emotional learning, helping students develop both character and leadership skills. With a long-standing reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty, Pierce Downer remains a cornerstone of the Downers Grove community, consistently working to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

343

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierce Downer Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	16

White
302 (88.0 %)
Two or More
16 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.1 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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)719-5860
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 14

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 44