Dahlgren Elementary School

Po Box 70
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dahlgren Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dahlgren Elementary School's student population of 133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
133 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Dahlgren Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dahlgren Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#984 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
28%
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35-39%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
96%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dahlgren Elementary School's ranking?
Dahlgren Elementary School is ranked #984 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dahlgren Elementary School?
133 students attend Dahlgren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dahlgren Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dahlgren Elementary School?
Dahlgren Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dahlgren Elementary School offer ?
Dahlgren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dahlgren Elementary School part of?
Dahlgren Elementary School is part of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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