Henry Puffer School vs Pierce Downer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Puffer School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
271 students
Pierce Downer Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
337 students
| Measure | Henry Puffer School Downers Grove, Illinois | Pierce Downer Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 2,303 | #939 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18526 of 50,301 | #27985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 271 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Puffer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 45.9).
- •Pierce Downer Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Henry Puffer School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Henry Puffer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.9).
- •Pierce Downer Elem School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 271.
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 Henry Puffer School better than Pierce Downer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Puffer School ranks higher (59.5 vs 45.9 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 Henry Puffer School and Pierce Downer Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Puffer School: 271. Pierce Downer Elem School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Puffer School and Pierce Downer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Henry Puffer School is 537th of 2,303 and Pierce Downer Elem School is 939th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).