El Sierra Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 · Downers Grove GSD 58
#933 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#27745 of 50,301 nationally
About El Sierra Elem School
El Sierra Elem School is a public elementary located in Downers Grove, in the Downers Grove GSD 58 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 300 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 933rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 300.
There are 17 schools in Downers Grove; El Sierra Elem School ranks 15th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for El Sierra Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near El Sierra Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kingsley Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students · 1.6 km away
Fairmount Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
342 students · 1.7 km away
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
410 students · 1.8 km away
Eisenhower Jr High School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students · 1.9 km away
O Neill Middle School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
403 students · 1.9 km away
Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch
Downers Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,591 students · 2.0 km away
Lace Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students · 2.2 km away
Westview Hills Middle School
Willowbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 2.4 km away
Mark DeLay School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
453 students · 2.5 km away
Hillcrest Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
382 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Fairmont School
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300 students
Pope County Elementary School
Golconda · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students
Rossville-Alvin Elem School
Rossville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students
Southeast Elem School
Sycamore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Sierra Elem School a good school?
El Sierra Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 46.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #933 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does El Sierra Elem School rank in Illinois?
El Sierra Elem School ranks #933 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #27745 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend El Sierra Elem School?
El Sierra Elem School had 300 students in 2025.
Is El Sierra Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
El Sierra Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near El Sierra Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of El Sierra Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.