Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dore Elementary School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dore Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2416 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
72%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dore Elementary School's ranking?
Dore Elementary School is ranked #2416 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dore Elementary School often compared to?
Dore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinzie Elementary School, Byrne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dore Elementary School?
708 students attend Dore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dore Elementary School?
Dore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dore Elementary School offer ?
Dore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dore Elementary School part of?
Dore Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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