Serving 1,069 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dirksen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,069 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Dirksen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dirksen Elementary School is 0.52, which is less 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dirksen Elementary School?
1,069 students attend Dirksen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dirksen Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dirksen Elementary School?
Dirksen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dirksen Elementary School offer ?
Dirksen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dirksen Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,069 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
