Pierce Downer Elem School
Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove GSD 58 · Grades PK - 6
179th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▲ Improving
Pierce Downer Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pierce Downer Elem School 179th 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 76th in 2019 to 92th in 2025 — improving.
Pierce Downer Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Pierce Downer Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 342 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 89.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Pierce Downer Elem School
Typical home value $513K in zip 60515 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pierce Downer Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Belle Aire Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 0.7 mi away87th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 82% - 10Highland Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 0.9 mi away170th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 73% - 8Henry Puffer SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.1 mi away429th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 60% - 10Lester Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.4 mi away182nd of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 70% - 9Whittier Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.5 mi away215th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 10Hillcrest Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.7 mi away56th of 2,105
ELA 86% · Math 81% - –C E Miller Elem SchoolCUSD 201 · 2 mi away
- 10Fairmount Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 2.2 mi away91st of 2,105
ELA 84% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pierce Downer Elem School in?
Pierce Downer Elem School is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Is Pierce Downer Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pierce Downer Elem School 179th 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 Pierce Downer Elem School?
White 89%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 4%, Asian 2% (342 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pierce Downer 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.