Everett Dirksen Elementary School

116 W Beech Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Everett Dirksen 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Everett Dirksen Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Everett Dirksen 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 Everett Dirksen Elementary School is 0.61, 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
This School
State Level (IL)
#754 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
28%
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40-44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Everett Dirksen 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
32%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
53%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Everett Dirksen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everett Dirksen Elementary School's ranking?
Everett Dirksen Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Everett Dirksen Elementary School often compared to?
Everett Dirksen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Everett Dirksen Elementary School?
527 students attend Everett Dirksen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Everett Dirksen Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everett Dirksen Elementary School?
Everett Dirksen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Everett Dirksen Elementary School offer ?
Everett Dirksen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Everett Dirksen Elementary School part of?
Everett Dirksen Elementary School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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