Elementary Schools in Dixon Unified School District 170

Summary:

The Dixon Unified School District 170 in Illinois is home to three elementary schools: Washington Elementary School, Madison School, and Jefferson Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face a range of challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and significant socioeconomic factors.

Among the three schools, Washington Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and maintaining a 4-star rating, compared to 3 stars for the other two schools. Jefferson Elementary School also shows promise, with better performance on the 2024-2025 IAR/Mathematics assessment and a lower student-teacher ratio than the other schools. However, Jefferson Elementary School also had lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, particularly in the 2023-2024 school year.

Overall, the elementary schools in the Dixon Unified School District 170 face a range of challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and significant socioeconomic factors. While some schools, like Washington Elementary School, demonstrate stronger performance, the district as a whole has room for improvement in addressing these issues and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.

District Detail

1335 Franklin Grove Rd
Dixon, IL 61021-9257

(815) 373-4966

SchoolDigger Rank:
553^rd of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,436

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison School	Public	4-5	618 Division St	Dixon	61021	Lee County	Dixon Unified School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 934-9662	323	22	14.6	56.0%	253 (78.3%)	19 (5.9%)	16 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.2%)	47.7	1044^th of 2056 public elementary schools	49.2%		44.1	1069^th of 2067 public elementary schools	48.3%	25	32.6		47.7	50.9	49.4		42.8	30.6	36.3	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2		$16,351	$1,615	$14,735
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	2-3	800 4th Ave	Dixon	61021	Lee County	Dixon Unified School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 934-9661	344	25	13.7	58.7%	269 (78.2%)	19 (5.5%)	17 (4.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.5%)								(n/a)		33.7			33.7	48.3			48.3	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	98.0	98.0	97.7		$17,027	$1,479	$15,548
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	703 E Morgan St	Dixon	61021	Lee County	Dixon Unified School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 934-9660	424	27	15.6	60.6%	319 (75.2%)	14 (3.3%)	29 (6.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.4%)								(n/a)										95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	97.6	96.7	95.6	24.0	$16,401	$1,235	$15,166

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lee County Special Educ Assoc	0 mi	5
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275	9.73 mi	2	361^st
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE	9.96 mi	6
Sterling CUSD 5	10.17 mi	6	483^rd
Polo CUSD 222	10.33 mi	3	301^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.