Dallas Elementary School District #327 is a public school district headquartered in Dallas City, Illinois, which operates a single K–8 school. It previously operated Dallas City High School and was known as the Dallas City Community School District #336.
Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dallas City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dallas City Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dallas City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas City Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1645 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas City Elementary School's ranking?
Dallas City Elementary School is ranked #1645 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dallas City Elementary School?
156 students attend Dallas City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dallas City Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas City Elementary School?
Dallas City Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dallas City Elementary School offer ?
Dallas City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dallas City Elementary School part of?
Dallas City Elementary School is part of Dallas ESD 327 School District.
School Calendar
View the Dallas City Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School Due to Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School Due to Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School Due to Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
No School due to Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
No School due to Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
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