Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S vs Lester Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S
Downers Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,082 students
Lester Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S Downers Grove, Illinois | Lester Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 691 | #444 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4826 of 16,910 | #15863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,082 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.8 vs 63.4).
- •Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Lester Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.7).
- •Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S is the larger school with 2,082 students compared with 531.
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 Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S better than Lester Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S and Lester Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: 2,082. Lester Elem School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S and Lester Elem School rank in Illinois?
Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S is 49th of 691 and Lester Elem School is 444th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).