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Henry Puffer School

PublicRegular
Downers Grove, Illinois · Downers Grove GSD 58
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students271
Student:Teacher10.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch21%
Title INo
Henry Puffer School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
271
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
21%-32.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Henry Puffer School is a public primary in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 271 students. It is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictDowners Grove GSD 58
County17043
CityDowners Grove
ZIP60515
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171254005197

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment271
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino12.8%
Black / African American5.2%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native72.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.9%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
5.2%
Asian
3.8%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %21%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)