- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Downers Grove, IL
Henry Puffer School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Puffer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171254005197
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Puffer School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Downers Grove · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 271
- students enrolled
Henry Puffer School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Puffer School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Downers Grove, IL.
School address
District: Downers Grove Gsd 58 · Illinois
NCES ID 171254005197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Henry Puffer School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 171254005197 · Downers Grove, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Herrick Middle School (626 students)
Henry Puffer School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Henry Puffer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herrick Middle
Herrick Middle School
626 students
- Lester Elem Sc
Lester Elem School
531 students
- O Neill Middle
O Neill Middle School
403 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elem School
382 students
- Kingsley Elem
Kingsley Elem School
359 students
- This school
Henry Puffer School
271 students
What this shows Henry Puffer School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Puffer School compares
Henry Puffer School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Henry Puffer School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downers Grove Gsd 58 reports $20,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Puffer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrick Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lester Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O Neill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Puffer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools in Downers Grove
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lester Elem School
Standard public school
531 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elem School
Standard public school
382 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elem School
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Highland Elem School
Standard public school
352 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fairmount Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pierce Downer Elem School
Standard public school
337 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Puffer School
How many students attend Henry Puffer School?
Henry Puffer School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Downers Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Puffer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Puffer School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Puffer School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Puffer School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Downers Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Puffer School?
Henry Puffer School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry Puffer School rank among schools in Downers Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Puffer School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Downers Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Downers Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Besides Henry Puffer School, Downers Grove Gsd 58 also operates Herrick Middle School (626 students), Lester Elem School (531 students), and O Neill Middle School (403 students). See the Downers Grove Gsd 58 district page for the complete list.