Lester Elem School
Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove GSD 58 · Grades PK - 6
182nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 91%· Stable
Lester Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lester Elem School 182nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 91th in 2025.
Lester Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lester Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 546 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 78.6% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 11.4% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 5.7% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Lester Elem School
Typical home value $513K in zip 60515 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lester Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –C E Miller Elem SchoolCUSD 201 · 0.7 mi away
- 9Whittier Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 0.8 mi away215th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 10J T Manning Elem SchoolCUSD 201 · 1 mi away184th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 72% - 10Highland Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.2 mi away170th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 73% - 10Pierce Downer Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.4 mi away179th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 75% - 10Belle Aire Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.6 mi away87th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 82% - 7Maercker Elem SchoolMaercker SD 60 · 1.8 mi away650th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 55% - 10Fairmount Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.9 mi away91st of 2,105
ELA 84% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lester Elem School in?
Lester Elem School is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Is Lester Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lester Elem School 182nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lester Elem School?
White 79%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 3% (546 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lester Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60515 is $513K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.