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
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
9 teachers
Showing 1994–2003. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
16%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
45%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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, 28% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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