Everett Dirksen Elementary School
Everett Dirksen Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Everett Dirksen Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Everett Dirksen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Everett Dirksen Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Everett Dirksen Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Everett Dirksen Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 27% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 57% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 5% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Everett Dirksen Elementary School is Schaumburg High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert Frost Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Michael Collins Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Schaumburg Michael Collins Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 767 students10
0.7 miles
407 Summit Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 357-6100 0.7 K-6 767 - Schaumburg Buzz Aldrin Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 572 students10
0.8 miles
617 Boxwood Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 357-5400 0.8 K-6 572 - Schaumburg The District 54 Early Lrning Center Grades: PK | 562 students
1.0 miles
520 E Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 230-1700 1 PK 562 - Schaumburg Robert Frost Junior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 667 students10
1.1 miles
320 W Wise Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 357-6800 1.1 7-8 667 - Schaumburg Schaumburg High School Math: 57% | Reading: 48%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,116 students10
1.2 miles
1100 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 755-4610 1.2 9-12 2,116
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