About
View a welcome video from Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell.
The mission of District 58, in partnership with parents and community, is to challenge and engage each child by providing quality educational programs and support services in safe, nurturing, and child-centered environments in order to prepare all students to be lifelong learners and contributing members of a global society.
District Office
(Central School District Office)
850 Curtiss Street
Suite 200
Downers Grove, IL 60515
District Service Center
(Technology and Maintenance Hub)
1860 63rd St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
View District 58 contact information.
District History
According to board minutes, District 2 became District 58 on April 19, 1902; a separate high school district, District 99, was formed in 1923. District 58’s “newest” schools, Belle Aire and El Sierra, were constructed and opened in 1969. District 58 serves approximately 4,900 preschool through eighth grade students from Downers Grove and portions of Darien, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Westmont and Woodridge in its 11 elementary and two middle schools.
Teachers and staff
Approximately 640 full and part-time employees
Student-to-teacher ratio: 18 to 1 (Source: 2023 Illinois Report Card)
Percentage of teachers with master’s degrees and above: 62 percent
Average years teaching experience: 10 years
Finances
FY2022 annual budget: $87.5 million
Revenue sources (Source: 2024 District 58 budget prior to audit adjustment):
- Residential property taxes: 64%
- Non-residential property taxes: 17%
- Other local funding: 6.6%
- General state funding: 4.7%
- Special education state reimbursement: 1.5%
- Other state funding: 3.2%
- Federal funding: 3.3%
| Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Principal: Brent Borchelt 3935 Belle Aire Lane Phone: 630-719-5820 |
Principal: Jason Lynde 6835 Fairmount Avenue Phone: 630-719-5825 |
Principal: Dr. Lisa Niforatos 6036 Blodgett Avenue Phone: 630-719-5830
|
|
Principal: Mark Leipart 2220 Haddow Avenue Phone: 630-968-0294 |
Principal: Dr. Steve Perkins 4435 Middaugh Avenue Phone: 630-719-5810 |
Principal: Zachary Craft 3935 Highland Avenue Phone: 630-719-5835
|
|
Principal: Michelle Rzpeka 1435 Jefferson Avenue Phone: 630-719-5840 |
Principal: Tracey Ratner 6235 Stonewall Avenue Phone: 630-719-5845 |
Principal: Charles Brewster 6509 Powell Street Phone: 630-719-5850
|
|
Principal: Katie Novosel 236 Indianapolis Avenue Phone: 630-719-5855 |
Principal: Lauryn Humphris 635 59th Street Phone: 630-719-5815 |
Principal: Leland Wagner 1436 Grant Street Phone: 630-719 -5860
|
|
Principal: Michael Krugman 536 Hill Street Phone: 630-719-5865 |
Coordinator: Susan Dillon Located at Henry Puffer and Phone: 630-968-0454 |
|
Board of Education
District 58 is governed by a board of seven members elected by the community to serve four-year terms. The board is responsible for adopting and monitoring the school district budget; developing and approving district policies; and hiring the district superintendent. The public is encouraged to attend board meetings, which are typically held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Downers Grove Civic Center. Board meetings, agendas, minutes and Board Briefs of past meetings are available at www.dg58.org.
Vision Statement
We Envision a school district that inspires children, sparks creative and innovative thinking, celebrates diversity, and builds visionaries.
We Seek an education that excites minds, touches spirits, challenges abilities, and prepares our children for life.
We Believe every child should be expected to grow, stretch, evolve and embrace the challenges of the future in a global environment.