Dewey Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
Should you attend Dewey Elementary School or Lincoln Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dewey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dewey Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
321 students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#263 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
46
Grade 1 Students
54
42
Grade 2 Students
61
70
Grade 3 Students
46
62
Grade 4 Students
61
62
Grade 5 Students
49
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
21%
10%
% Black
13%
23%
% White
43%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%