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Lester Elem School

Downers Grove, Illinois · Grades PreK to 6 · Downers Grove GSD 58

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About Lester Elem School

Lester Elem School serves pre-K through grade 6 as a public school in Downers Grove, Illinois. Enrollment was 531 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Downers Grove. With about 30.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.6 students per teacher. Downers Grove GSD 58 School District runs 13 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 98 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in DuPage County.

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School facts

Address	236 Indianapolis Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone	(630) 719-5855
School district	Downers Grove GSD 58
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	531
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.2
Students per teacher	17.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, DuPage County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171254001513). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Mary of Gostyn Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Downers Grove · 0.3 mi C E Miller Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 1Westmont, IL · 0.7 mi Whittier Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Downers Grove · 0.8 mi St JosephPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Downers Grove · 0.9 mi J T Manning Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 2 to 5Westmont, IL · 1 mi Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SPublic · Grades 9 to 12Downers Grove · 1 mi Downers Grove Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 8Downers Grove · 1.1 mi Highland Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Downers Grove · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lester Elem School serve?

Lester Elem School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Lester Elem School?

Lester Elem School reported 531 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester Elem School?

About 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 531 students and 30.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Lester Elem School a public or charter school?

Lester Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lester Elem School in?

Lester Elem School is part of Downers Grove GSD 58 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/downers-grove-gsd-58-school-district/

Where is Lester Elem School located?

Lester Elem School is at 236 Indianapolis Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515. The phone number is (630) 719-5855.

How many other schools are near Lester Elem School?

There are 98 other schools within 5 miles of Lester Elem School in our directory.