Belle Aire Elem School vs Lester Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Aire Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
276 students
Lester Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Belle Aire Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois | Lester Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #906 of 2,303 | #444 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27007 of 50,301 | #15863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 276 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 47.2).
- •Lester Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Lester Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Belle Aire Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
- •Lester Elem School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 276.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belle Aire Elem School better than Lester Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lester Elem School ranks higher (63.4 vs 47.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belle Aire Elem School and Lester Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Aire Elem School: 276. Lester Elem School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Aire Elem School and Lester Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belle Aire Elem School is 906th of 2,303 and Lester Elem School is 444th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).