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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
Dewey Elementary School
1551 Wesley Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Lincoln Elementary School
910 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Dewey Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 333 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 390 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
333 students
390 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dewey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dewey Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dewey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#206 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
#311 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dewey Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 20% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dewey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)
58%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dewey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)
70-74%
(Top 20% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dewey Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lincoln Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
58
52
Grade 1 Students
57
72
Grade 2 Students
54
67
Grade 3 Students
60
68
Grade 4 Students
57
59
Grade 5 Students
46
71
Grade 6 Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dewey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dewey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dewey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dewey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dewey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dewey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dewey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dewey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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