Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dewey Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Dewey Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewey Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dewey Elementary School?
345 students attend Dewey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dewey Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Elementary School?
Dewey Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dewey Elementary School offer ?
Dewey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dewey Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
