Dahlgren Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(618) 736-2316
Dahlgren Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Dahlgren Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dahlgren Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dahlgren Elementary School's student population of 154 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 154 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dahlgren Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dahlgren Elementary School is 0.12, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #899 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 94% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamilton County CUSD 10 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dahlgren Elementary School is Webber High School (9.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School (7.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Opdyke Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 155 students10
7.2 miles
Po Box 189
Opdyke, IL 62872
(618) 756-2492 7.2 PK-8 155 - Bluford Bluford Grade School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 262 students10
9.4 miles
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242 9.4 PK-8 262 - Bluford Webber High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 121 students10
9.5 miles
Po Box 110
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242 9.5 9-12 121 - Mc Leansboro Hamilton County Jr/sr High School Math: 25% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 564 students10
10.2 miles
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328 10.2 7-12 564 - Mc Leansboro Hamilton County Preschool Center Grades: PK | 75 students
10.7 miles
204 W Cherry St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328 10.7 PK 75
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