Henry Puffer School

www.dg58.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

288

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Puffer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	35
Black	19
Asian	16
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
199 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (12.2 %)
Black
19 (6.6 %)
Two or More
17 (5.9 %)
Asian
16 (5.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)968-0294
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 27

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 40