Downers Grove Grade School District No 58

What Downers Grove Grade School District No 58 does

Downers Grove Grade School District No 58 is a public K-8 school district organized under Illinois state law as a unit of local government, serving approximately 4,800 preschool through 8th-grade students within Downers Grove, Illinois. The district operates 13 schools — 11 elementary schools, two middle schools (Herrick and O'Neill), and the Grove Children's Preschool program — plus before/after school care, summer school, summer music, and a $60 outdoor education program. Core academic offerings include updated curricula in ELA (2018), Science (2019), Math (2020), Social Studies (2021-22), and Writing (2023), supplemented by Social Emotional Learning, Gifted and Talented programming with Math Acceleration criteria for grades 3-8, Multilingual Programs, and Special Services for students with IEPs. Performance metrics are strong: all 13 schools earned 'Commendable' ratings on the 2024 Illinois School Report Card, students outperformed 94% of Illinois districts in Math and 90% in ELA on the IAR, and 93% of parents reported their child receives a quality education.

The district's technology stack relies entirely on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool for student information, ParentSquare for family communication, NWEA MAP for assessment, Clever for single sign-on, PushCoin for fee payments, IncidentIQ for IT help desk, Frontline Education for HR/absence management, ECRA for educational data analytics, Tyler Portico for payroll/HR, and Google Workspace for productivity. Distribution is exclusively direct via physical school locations within the district's geographic boundaries, with no commercial sales motion.

Revenue is derived from three primary streams: local property taxes (the dominant funding source), state per-pupil and categorical education funding from Illinois, and federal grants. Incremental fee-based revenue includes annual student fees ($291-$355 by grade band), optional transportation ($775/student), preschool tuition ($4,656), Chromebook fees ($100), and summer program fees ($60-$112). The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and has no equity ownership, no parent company, and no venture or private capital exposure; it is a public institution funded by taxpayers and serving the residents of Downers Grove.

Name

Downers Grove Grade School District No 58

Legal name

Downers Grove Grade School District No 58

Website

https://dg58.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Downers Grove Grade School District No 58 is a public K-8 school district in Downers Grove, Illinois, operating 13 schools and a preschool program serving approximately 4,800 students, funded primarily through local property taxes and state education funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attendance, Truancy & Enrollment Compliance (EDAJAHAC), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Gifted enrichment programs
• Social emotional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Downers Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes levied on residents within district boundaries
2. State Funding: Per-pupil state education funding and categorical grants from Illinois
3. Student Fees: Annual student fees for K-8 students including technology, materials, and activity fees. 2026-27 fees: Grade K-5: $291, Grade 6-7: $355, Grade 8: $345
4. Transportation Fees: Optional paid transportation service at $775 per student for 2026-27 school year
5. Preschool Tuition: Tuition-based preschool program at $4,656 for the 2026-27 school year
6. Summer School Programs: Fee-based summer enrichment programs including reading, math, art, band, orchestra, and summer music. Costs vary by program (e.g., $112 for general summer school, $100 for instrument skill-building)
7. Outdoor Education Fee: Fifth-grade outdoor education program fee of $60

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Downers Grove Grade School District No 58 is a public school district operating 11 elementary schools and 2 middle schools serving preschool through 8th grade students in Downers Grove, Illinois. The district delivers standards-aligned academic instruction, Special Education services, Multilingual Programs, Gifted and Talented enrichment, and daily Social Emotional Learning, alongside enrichment programs including Summer School, Summer Music (Band and Orchestra), Middle School Athletics & Activities, and Before and After School Care. The district also operates the tuition-based Grove Children's Preschool and offers optional paid Transportation services to enrolled families.

Product overview

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is a public elementary school district serving approximately 4,800 students in Downers Grove, Illinois. The district operates a PK-8 educational model with 11 elementary schools (PK-6), 2 middle schools (7-8), and the Grove Children's Preschool program. The district's educational offerings include core academics, Special Services (Special Education), Multilingual Programs, Gifted and Talented Programs, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Extracurricular programs include the annual Science Fair, The Reading Games, Summer School, Summer Music (Band and Orchestra), athletics, and arts programs including the PTA Reflections program. The district supports families through before and after school care, transportation services, food services, and health services. Communication platforms include ParentSquare (Communicate 58 newsletters) and PowerSchool for student information. The district is governed by a Board of Education and has earned Exemplary/Commendable ratings across all schools on state report cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grove Children's Preschool: Preschool program that has earned Gold Ratings from the State of Illinois Preschool Audit, the highest rating for excellence in teaching and learning.

Products and services

• Herrick Middle School District 58 middle school serving grades 6-8 with newly transformed flexible learning spaces, hosting band and orchestra programs, and supporting middle school athletics and activities.
• O'Neill Middle School District 58 middle school serving grades 6-8 with newly renovated flexible learning spaces, hosting band and orchestra programs, Reading Games competition, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and middle school athletics and activities.
• Elementary Schools (K-5) District 58's network of 11 elementary schools serving students in grades K-5 (PK-5 starting 2026-27), including Belle Aire, El Sierra, Fairmount, Henry Puffer, Highland, Hillcrest, Indian Trail, Kingsley, Lester, Pierce Downer, and Whittier. Provides core academics, specials (music, art, PE), Social Emotional Learning, Gifted enrichment, Math Acceleration, Special Education, and Multilingual supports.
• Grove Children's Preschool Tuition-based preschool program for preschool-age children ($4,656 for 2026-27) that has earned Gold Ratings from the State of Illinois Preschool Audit, the highest rating for excellence in teaching and learning, offering early childhood education readiness and kindergarten preparation.
• Special Services (Special Education) Comprehensive special education services for students with IEPs including resource support, speech and language services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and Extended School Year (ESY) programming.
• Multilingual Programs English Language (EL) instruction and world language education, including O'Neill Middle School's World Language Library collection, supporting multilingual learners across the district.
• Gifted and Talented Programs Acceleration and enrichment programs including Math Acceleration criteria for grades 3-8 and dedicated gifted instruction across the district's 13 schools.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Comprehensive SEL curriculum integrated into daily instruction for all students across the district, fostering student well-being and whole-child development as an early adopter of social-emotional learning.
• Before and After School Care Extended day childcare program offered to District 58 families before and after regular school hours for working families.
• District 58 Summer School Summer educational programs including general education and enrichment classes in reading and math, art exploration, and Extended School Year (ESY) for students with IEPs; fees vary by program.
• Summer Music Program Band and orchestra summer instruction including Beginning Band Jumpstart, instrument skill-building sessions, and orchestra programs for various grade levels.
• Leap Into Kindergarten Summer readiness program for incoming kindergarten students focusing on reading and math readiness, letter and number recognition, and fine motor activities.
• Student Transportation Services Optional paid bus transportation service for District 58 students priced at $775 per student for the 2026-27 school year, operating within district attendance boundaries.
• Middle School Athletics & Activities Athletic programs and extracurricular activities for middle school students including VIP Day celebrations and participation in ILMEA music festivals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of Illinois districts outperformed in Math IAR
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Downers Grove Junior Women's ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 January 2026Community organization that provides grant funding to District 58 educators. 33 District 58 educators received grants from this organization to support classroom instruction and educational programs.
• Downers Grove Civic CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district holds regular Board of Education meetings at the Downers Grove Civic Center, including closed sessions at 6:30 p.m. and open public sessions at 7:00 p.m.
• District 99coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll District 58 schools feed into District 99 for high school. 63% of District 58 students enter District 99 ready for sophomore-level classes or above. The district maintains a seamless PK-8 to 9-12 transition.
• Downers Grove South High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarlem Wizards fundraising event was held at Downers Grove South High School gymnasium on January 18, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Education Foundation of Downers Grove 58.
• Harlem WizardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment basketball event serving as fundraiser for the Education Foundation of Downers Grove 58, bringing together staff, students, and families for community engagement.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Community Consolidated School District 93: Carol Stream-area K-8 elementary district of similar scale in DuPage County. Operates multiple elementary schools with a middle school model, making it a structural peer for the upcoming PK-5/6-8 transition.
• Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A: Combined K-8 elementary district in neighboring DuPage/Cook/Will county area. Operates a PK-8 model with elementary schools and a junior high, providing a useful comparison for the new PK-5/6-8 middle school transition District 58 is implementing.
• Community Unit School District 200: West Chicago-area K-12 unit district that serves a similar suburban DuPage County demographic. Although K-12 rather than K-8, it represents a comparable scale of operation and funding model in the same regional labor and housing market.

Broad incumbents

• Naperville Community Unit School District 203: Large K-12 unit district in DuPage County with strong academic performance benchmarks. While it spans K-12 rather than K-8, it sets the regional competitive standard for academic outcomes and family choice that District 58 must meet to retain enrollment.
• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: High school district serving the Hinsdale area, paralleling District 99 as a secondary destination for feeder elementary schools. Provides a useful comparison for high school pipeline performance and articulation with K-8 feeders like District 58.
• Indian Prairie School District 204: One of Illinois' largest K-12 unit districts, located in the Aurora/Naperville area. While it covers K-12 rather than K-8, it is a top-tier academic competitor in the western suburbs and a useful benchmark for instructional quality and assessment results.

Direct peers

• Woodridge School District 68: Adjacent K-8 elementary district in DuPage County with comparable suburban demographics. Operates multiple elementary schools feeding into District 99 and represents a direct competitive alternative for boundary-adjacent families.
• Glen Ellyn School District 41: Adjacent DuPage County K-8 public elementary district of comparable size and demographic profile. District 41 is a direct competitor for in-area families and serves as a benchmark for suburban Chicago elementary academic performance.
• Gower School District 62: Neighboring K-8 elementary district immediately adjacent to District 58 boundaries. Operates four elementary schools feeding into District 99 and competes for the same open-enrollment families under Illinois interdistrict choice rules.
• Downers Grove Township High School District 99: District 99 is the immediate high-school destination for every District 58 graduate and operates under the same community oversight. Although it serves grades 9-12, it is the closest strategic counterpart in the same geography and shares the feeder-pipeline dynamic (63% of District 58 students enter District 99 ready for sophomore-level work).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DGDistrict58
• YouTubeyoutube.com/downersgrove58
• Facebookfacebook.com/district58

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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