Dewey Elementary School

1551 Wesley Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dewey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dewey Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Dewey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewey Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#421 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
28%
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45-49%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dewey 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
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
44%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
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.
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Dewey 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
36%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dewey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dewey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dewey Elementary School's ranking?
Dewey Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dewey Elementary School often compared to?
Dewey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dewey Elementary School?
380 students attend Dewey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dewey Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Elementary School?
Dewey Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dewey Elementary School offer ?
Dewey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dewey Elementary School part of?
Dewey Elementary School is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.

School Reviews

1   4/20/2021
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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