Dorothy Simon Elementary School serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Dorothy Simon Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
The diversity score of Dorothy Simon Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
302 students attend Dorothy Simon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dorothy Simon Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Simon Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dorothy Simon Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School is part of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District.
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