Dorothy Simon Elementary School serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Simon Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
270 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dorothy Simon Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
75%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
10%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
81%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
270 students attend Dorothy Simon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dorothy Simon Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Simon Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dorothy Simon Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School is part of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District.
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