Downers Grove GSD 58

Downers Grove, Illinois — 13 schools

4,918
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$20,348
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Downers Grove GSD 58 operates 13 public schools serving 4,918 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 other, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,811 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in DuPage County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,348 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 69.0% local, 26.6% state, and 4.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $101,636 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #598 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 313:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.6% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Downers Grove GSD 58 school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Downers Grove GSD 58 school enrollment ranges from 271 students (lowest) to 626 students (highest), a spread of 355 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Downers Grove GSD 58 student-counselor ratio is 313:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Downers Grove GSD 58 is typically wider than the Downers Grove GSD 58-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Downers Grove GSD 58 chronic absenteeism rate is 9.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.4%
Federal
26.6%
State
69.0%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
598 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in DuPage County county, where this district is located.

$1,480
Studio/mo
$1,581
1 BR/mo
$1,781
2 BR/mo
$2,294
3 BR/mo
$2,653
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,636
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Downers Grove GSD 58.

White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 4.9%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

313:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Downers Grove GSD 58

School Enrollment
Herrick Middle School
626
Lester Elem School
531
O Neill Middle School
403
Hillcrest Elem School
382
Kingsley Elem School
359
Highland Elem School
352
Fairmount Elem School
342
Pierce Downer Elem School
337
Indian Trail Elem School
325
Whittier Elem School
307
El Sierra Elem School
300
Belle Aire Elem School
276
Henry Puffer School
271

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Downers Grove GSD 58?

Downers Grove GSD 58 has 13 schools, including 2 middle, 11 other. Total enrollment is 4,918 students.

How much does Downers Grove GSD 58 spend per student?

Downers Grove GSD 58 spends $20,348 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #598 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Downers Grove GSD 58?

The average teacher salary in Downers Grove GSD 58 is $101,636 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Downers Grove GSD 58?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in DuPage County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Downers Grove GSD 58?

Downers Grove GSD 58 students are 73.6% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% Asian, 3.7% African American, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Downers Grove GSD 58?

Downers Grove GSD 58 has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #598 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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