Lester Elem School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
Whittier Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
307 students
| Measure | Lester Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 2,303 | #375 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15863 of 50,301 | #13868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 531 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 63.4).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Lester Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Lester Elem School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 307.
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 Lester Elem School better than Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem School ranks higher (66.4 vs 63.4 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 Lester Elem School and Whittier Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lester Elem School: 531. Whittier Elem School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lester Elem School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lester Elem School is 444th of 2,303 and Whittier Elem School is 375th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).