Henry Puffer School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 · Downers Grove GSD 58
#537 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#18526 of 50,301 nationally
About Henry Puffer School
Henry Puffer 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 271 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 537th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 271.
There are 17 schools in Downers Grove; Henry Puffer School ranks 7th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
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 Henry Puffer School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henry Puffer School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pierce Downer Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
337 students · 1.8 km away
Herrick Middle School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
626 students · 2.1 km away
Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S
Downers Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,082 students · 2.3 km away
Belle Aire Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
276 students · 2.4 km away
Hillcrest Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
382 students · 2.5 km away
Lisle Elementary School
Lisle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
777 students · 2.6 km away
Lisle Jr High School
Lisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students · 2.8 km away
Indian Trail Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
325 students · 2.9 km away
Willow Creek Elem School
Woodridge · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students · 3.0 km away
Highland Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students · 3.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Puffer School a good school?
Henry Puffer School has a Success Index (US) of 59.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #537 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 Henry Puffer School rank in Illinois?
Henry Puffer School ranks #537 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #18526 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henry Puffer School?
Henry Puffer School had 271 students in 2025.
Is Henry Puffer School a elementary school or a high school?
Henry Puffer School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henry Puffer School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henry Puffer School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.