School overview
At a glance
Reported students
300
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
24.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 2,324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
El Sierra Elem School: 300 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about El Sierra Elem School
El Sierra Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Downers Grove. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Downers Grove GSD 58. NCES reports 300 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,324 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). English learners represent 19.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking El Sierra Elem School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black6.7%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Downers Grove GSD 58
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whittier Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
307 reported students
Belle Aire Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
276 reported students
Indian Trail Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
325 reported students
Henry Puffer School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
271 reported students
Pierce Downer Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
337 reported students
Fairmount Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
342 reported students