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Pierce Downer Elementary School

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Pierce Downer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 343 students in grades PK-6 in Downers Grove, Illinois, which is part of the highly-ranked Downers Grove GSD 58 district. Over the past 10 years, Pierce Downer has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools, currently at 306 out of 2,067 schools.

While Pierce Downer's ELA and math proficiency rates are below the district averages, they are significantly higher than the state averages. The school's special education students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 103 out of 1,113 Illinois elementary schools. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, an area that will need to be addressed. Interestingly, nearby schools like Hillcrest Elementary and Fairmount Elementary outperform Pierce Downer in ELA and math proficiency, suggesting room for improvement.

Pierce Downer's student population appears to come from more affluent backgrounds, with a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools in the Cusd 201 district. The school's per-student spending is also higher than the state average, indicating access to adequate resources to support student learning. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is higher than some of its neighbors, which may be an area to consider for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1436 Grant St
       Downers Grove, IL  60515-2714

(630) 719-5860

District: Downers Grove GSD 58

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,727 Help


Students who attend Pierce Downer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Herrick Middle School
High:    Community High School District 99 - North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Two or more races:
4.7%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Compare Details Pierce Downer Elementary School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Downers Grove GSD 58 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Pierce Downer Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Downers Grove GSD 58 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierce Downer Elementary School is $15,727, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Downers Grove GSD 58 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pierce Downer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce Downer Elementary School 306th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Pierce Downer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Downers Grove GSD 58:

SchoolDigger ranks Downers Grove GSD 58 95th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pierce Downer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pierce Downer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.48 75th 2020 96.3%
2004 83.95 213th 2030 89.5%
2005 86.54 88th 2022 95.6%
2006 88.41 17th 2086 99.2%
2007 86.75 38th 2095 98.2%
2008 88.81 26th 2092 98.8%
2009 89.42 21st 2120 99.0%
2010 88.52 32nd 2139 98.5%
2011 88.68 32nd 2147 98.5%
2012 87.01 64th 2166 97.0%
2013 92.58 69th 2167 96.8%
2014 91.46 92nd 2093 95.6%
2015 90.48 188th 2052 90.8%
2016 81.30 342nd 2046 83.3%
2017 84.04 278th 2044 86.4%
2018 80.57 352nd 2037 82.7%
2019 74.82 465th 2086 77.7%
2021 83.18 271st 1948 86.1%
2022 85.50 276th 2082 86.7%
2023 83.41 308th 2077 85.2%
2024 82.82 306th 2067 85.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pierce Downer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.34 73rd 1194 93.9%
2022 82.41 103rd 1113 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pierce Downer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.60 442nd 1964 77.5%
2019 72.75 483rd 2019 76.1%
2021 83.29 208th 1680 87.6%
2022 86.66 220th 1970 88.8%
2023 80.70 314th 1957 84.0%
2024 79.68 320th 1942 83.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pierce Downer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.58 176th 907 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pierce Downer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.76 306th 1972 84.5%
2019 73.38 454th 2019 77.5%
2021 71.91 401st 1707 76.5%
2022 78.86 358th 1977 81.9%
2023 82.63 278th 1984 86.0%
2024 83.12 281st 1959 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pierce Downer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.77 419th 1463 71.4%
2019 57.09 607th 1462 58.5%
2021 66.40 379th 1308 71.0%
2022 73.82 294th 1425 79.4%
2023 70.39 342nd 1419 75.9%
2024 66.05 417th 1392 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Pierce Downer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 270 2 1 n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1990 251 2 6 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 259
1991 286 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1992 287 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 332 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1994 332 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 359 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1996 359 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1997 364 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 361 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 350 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 342 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 356 3 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 331 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2003 331 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2004 341 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 341 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 2 352
2006 327 4 4 4 1 n/a n/a 7 347
2007 327 6 7 3 0 n/a n/a 7 350
2008 324 3 11 3 0 n/a n/a 8 349
2009 346 3 9 3 0 n/a n/a 13 374
2010 353 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 13 383
2011 363 3 6 10 0 0 13 0 395
2012 368 4 13 5 0 0 13 0 403
2013 372 6 16 11 0 0 14 0 419
2014 373 5 14 11 0 0 19 0 422
2015 358 3 13 12 2 0 15 0 403
2016 327 3 11 15 1 0 14 0 371
2017 310 4 15 11 1 0 14 0 355
2018 317 5 14 12 1 0 14 0 363
2019 299 3 13 10 1 0 11 0 337
2020 293 2 14 9 0 0 11 0 329
2021 296 3 13 9 0 0 13 0 334
2022 312 2 11 10 0 0 14 0 349
2023 302 2 9 14 0 0 16 0 343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pierce Downer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 275 12.0 22.9 n/a
1990 259 13.0 19.9 n/a
1991 294 13.0 22.6 n/a
1992 290 13.0 22.3 n/a
1993 335 14.0 23.9 n/a
1994 338 16.0 21.1 n/a
1995 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1996 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1997 372 18.5 20.1 n/a
1998 373 18.6 20.1 n/a
1999 362 17.7 20.5 n/a
2000 354 18.8 18.8 n/a
2001 366 18.6 19.7 n/a
2002 338 19.0 17.8 0
2003 338 19.0 17.8 0
2004 349 18.0 19.4 0
2005 352 19.0 18.5 0
2006 347 18.0 19.3 0
2007 350 17.0 20.6 0
2008 349 15.0 23.3 0
2009 374 14.0 26.7 0
2010 383 15.7 24.3 0
2011 395 18.8 21.0 0
2012 403 19.0 21.2 2.5
2013 419 25.1 16.6 1.9
2014 422 19.0 22.2 4.7
2015 403 18.0 22.3 4
2016 371 19.0 19.5 4
2017 355 19.5 18.2 3.1
2018 363 18.9 19.2 1.9
2019 337 17.0 19.8 1.5
2020 329 18.2 18.0 0.9
2021 334 n/a n/a n/a
2022 349 20.3 17.1 5.4
2023 343 21.8 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pierce Downer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 275 12.0 22.9 n/a
1990 259 13.0 19.9 n/a
1991 294 13.0 22.6 n/a
1992 290 13.0 22.3 n/a
1993 335 14.0 23.9 n/a
1994 338 16.0 21.1 n/a
1995 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1996 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1997 372 18.5 20.1 n/a
1998 373 18.6 20.1 n/a
1999 362 17.7 20.5 n/a
2000 354 18.8 18.8 n/a
2001 366 18.6 19.7 n/a
2002 338 19.0 17.8 0
2003 338 19.0 17.8 0
2004 349 18.0 19.4 0
2005 352 19.0 18.5 0
2006 347 18.0 19.3 0
2007 350 17.0 20.6 0
2008 349 15.0 23.3 0
2009 374 14.0 26.7 0
2010 383 15.7 24.3 0
2011 395 18.8 21.0 0
2012 403 19.0 21.2 2.5
2013 419 25.1 16.6 1.9
2014 422 19.0 22.2 4.7
2015 403 18.0 22.3 4
2016 371 19.0 19.5 4
2017 355 19.5 18.2 3.1
2018 363 18.9 19.2 1.9
2019 337 17.0 19.8 1.5
2020 329 18.2 18.0 0.9
2021 334 n/a n/a n/a
2022 349 20.3 17.1 5.4
2023 343 21.8 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Pierce Downer Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%21.2%99.1%99.3%2.9%
201699.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%21.3%99.2%81.0%3.1%18.4%
201799.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%18.5%99.7%99.7%2.5%16.4%
201899.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%20.2%99.2%99.5%1.3%18.6%
201999.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%18.0%99.4%99.4%1.5%16.5%
202198.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%12.1%
202299.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%17.0%99.2%99.4%14.5%
202399.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%15.4%99.1%99.4%3.2%11.9%
202498.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%18.4%98.9%99.4%15.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pierce Downer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $528 (3.8%) $13,413 (96.2%) $13,940
2020 $463 (3.2%) $14,131 (96.8%) $14,594
2021 $616 (4.4%) $13,475 (95.6%) $14,092
2022 $616 (4.4%) $13,475 (95.6%) $14,092
2023 $741 (4.6%) $15,514 (95.4%) $16,256
2024 $516 (3.3%) $15,211 (96.7%) $15,727

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce Downer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 465th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 308th of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Downer Elementary School)37.552.2
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Downers Grove GSD 58)44.554
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pierce Downer Elementary School)62.565.2
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Downers Grove GSD 58)55.364.1
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Downer Elementary School)38.845.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Downers Grove GSD 58)5661.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pierce Downer Elementary School)32.654.5
 21.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Downers Grove GSD 58)46.760.1
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Downer Elementary School)48.132.2
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Downers Grove GSD 58)56.353.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pierce Downer Elementary School)51.947.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Downers Grove GSD 58)46.753.9
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Pierce Downer Elementary School)71.774.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Downers Grove GSD 58)71.677
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Downer Elementary School)50.945.4
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Downers Grove GSD 58)55.256.6
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pierce Downer Elementary School)56.176.7
 20.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Downers Grove GSD 58)48.852.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students337343
 1.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic1014
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White299302
 1%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%

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Students who attend Pierce Downer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herrick Middle School
High : Community High School District 99 - North High School

Pierce Downer Elementary School ranks 306th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pierce Downer Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Pierce Downer Elementary School.


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