Dirksen Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
33%
28%
Black
29%
16%
White
38%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dirksen Elementary School?
225 students attend Dirksen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dirksen Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 29% of students are Black.
What grades does Dirksen Elementary School offer ?
Dirksen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dirksen Elementary School part of?
Dirksen Elementary School is part of Joliet Public School District 86.
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