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Dixon Elementary School

8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dixon Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
464 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixon Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2064 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dixon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
98%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dixon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Dixon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixon Elementary School's ranking?
Dixon Elementary School is ranked #2064 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dixon Elementary School often compared to?
Dixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?
464 students attend Dixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dixon Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dixon Elementary School offer ?
Dixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dixon Elementary School part of?
Dixon Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dixon Elementary School located?
Dixon Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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March 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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