Diekman Elementary School

15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Diekman 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Diekman Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Diekman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diekman Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3151 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Diekman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Diekman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Diekman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
5%
28%
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Black
94%
16%
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White
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46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Diekman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Diekman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diekman Elementary School's ranking?
Diekman Elementary School is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Diekman Elementary School?
318 students attend Diekman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Diekman Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diekman Elementary School?
Diekman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diekman Elementary School offer ?
Diekman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Diekman Elementary School part of?
Diekman Elementary School is part of Dolton SD 149 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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