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Dewey Elementary School

Public K-5

 1551 Wesley Ave
       Evanston, IL  60201-4121

(847) 859-8141

District: Evanston CCSD 65

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,278 Help


Students who attend Dewey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nichols Middle School
High:    Evanston Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.6%
Hispanic:
24.1%
African American:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.2% Help


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Compare Details Dewey Elementary School ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dewey Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.6%), Hispanic (24.1%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dewey Elementary School is 10.5. 6 elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dewey Elementary School is $24,278, which is the 6th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dewey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dewey Elementary School 204th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Dewey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Evanston CCSD 65:

SchoolDigger ranks Evanston CCSD 65 238th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dewey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.97 815th 2020 59.7%
2004 78.46 393rd 2030 80.6%
2005 76.08 446th 2022 77.9%
2006 78.87 350th 2086 83.2%
2007 81.13 250th 2095 88.1%
2008 75.84 502nd 2092 76.0%
2009 70.10 727th 2120 65.7%
2010 76.60 492nd 2139 77.0%
2011 83.16 217th 2147 89.9%
2012 83.89 193rd 2166 91.1%
2013 86.07 248th 2167 88.6%
2014 87.60 199th 2093 90.5%
2015 86.40 260th 2052 87.3%
2016 86.77 237th 2046 88.4%
2017 81.84 332nd 2044 83.8%
2018 89.65 167th 2037 91.8%
2019 82.76 318th 2086 84.8%
2021 91.58 131st 1948 93.3%
2022 89.51 191st 2082 90.8%
2023 88.51 204th 2077 90.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.58 7th 93 92.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.95 234th 718 67.4%
2019 29.19 628th 743 15.5%
2022 49.28 300th 768 60.9%
2023 70.54 120th 788 84.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.91 223rd 1113 80.0%
2023 93.04 45th 1156 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 286th 1765 83.8%
2019 41.47 1061st 1816 41.6%
2022 54.53 674th 1763 61.8%
2023 58.24 611th 1808 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.47 182nd 1964 90.7%
2019 79.38 345th 2019 82.9%
2021 88.95 118th 1680 93.0%
2022 91.53 129th 1970 93.5%
2023 86.56 217th 1957 88.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.58 18th 907 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.05 193rd 1972 90.2%
2019 83.06 273rd 2019 86.5%
2021 87.04 158th 1707 90.7%
2022 82.20 294th 1977 85.1%
2023 87.60 198th 1984 90.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.94 12th 698 98.3%
2022 73.78 79th 684 88.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.45 286th 938 69.5%
2019 38.78 581st 955 39.2%
2022 61.33 255th 954 73.3%
2023 76.91 121st 970 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dewey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.57 18th 1463 98.8%
2019 91.36 55th 1462 96.2%
2021 94.25 32nd 1308 97.6%
2022 96.04 15th 1425 98.9%
2023 92.37 49th 1419 96.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, April 17, 2021

Open Quote As bad as a school can be. No instruction, no learning. Only Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ brainwashing. Highly inappropriate and damaging to young minds. The school shut down during the pandemic and left children on their own while all neighborhood schools remained open. Worst place ever. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dewey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 130 171 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 306
1989 140 167 4 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 313
1990 146 168 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 319
1991 164 161 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 168 129 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 164 134 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 175 141 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 329
1995 188 145 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 188 145 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 175 164 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 168 163 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 201 171 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 193 165 27 14 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 190 144 17 20 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 184 117 25 17 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 184 117 25 17 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 176 114 34 19 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 175 106 31 27 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2006 178 90 32 45 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 182 77 27 51 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 226 62 23 70 0 n/a n/a 8 389
2009 224 62 27 70 0 n/a n/a 14 397
2010 248 57 30 70 3 n/a n/a 22 430
2011 251 56 37 79 0 1 25 0 449
2012 257 74 30 86 0 1 35 0 483
2013 258 68 42 87 0 1 35 0 491
2014 258 74 36 92 0 1 32 0 493
2015 250 63 27 95 0 1 29 0 465
2016 266 71 33 114 0 0 34 0 518
2017 259 73 35 123 0 0 48 0 538
2018 240 64 34 127 0 0 44 0 509
2019 214 61 25 136 0 0 47 0 483
2020 204 66 29 118 0 0 45 0 462
2021 183 61 29 107 0 0 41 0 421
2022 168 50 30 89 0 0 43 0 380
2023 140 50 29 83 0 0 42 1 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dewey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 26.7 11.4 n/a
1989 313 26.4 11.8 n/a
1990 319 27.2 11.7 n/a
1991 331 24.4 13.5 n/a
1992 302 25.2 11.9 n/a
1993 304 26.5 11.5 n/a
1994 329 23.3 14.1 n/a
1995 352 22.9 15.4 n/a
1996 352 22.9 15.4 n/a
1997 361 24.9 14.5 n/a
1998 356 23.9 14.9 n/a
1999 403 25.8 15.6 n/a
2000 399 26.5 15.1 n/a
2001 371 26.2 14.2 n/a
2002 343 24.0 14.3 21.6
2003 343 24.0 14.3 21.6
2004 343 23.0 14.9 28
2005 339 21.0 16.1 31.9
2006 345 21.0 16.4 32.2
2007 337 22.0 15.3 31.8
2008 389 23.0 16.9 31.8
2009 397 25.0 15.9 32.1
2010 430 27.6 15.5 31.9
2011 449 30.4 14.7 29.2
2012 483 33.8 14.2 32.5
2013 491 34.2 14.3 29.7
2014 493 37.6 13.1 28
2015 465 37.0 12.5 30.1
2016 518 36.0 14.3 29.3
2017 538 36.1 14.9 30.3
2018 509 36.5 13.9 27.7
2019 483 36.0 13.4 28.8
2020 462 33.8 13.6 24.9
2021 421 n/a n/a n/a
2022 380 38.7 9.8 24.2
2023 345 32.6 10.5 32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dewey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 26.7 11.4 n/a
1989 313 26.4 11.8 n/a
1990 319 27.2 11.7 n/a
1991 331 24.4 13.5 n/a
1992 302 25.2 11.9 n/a
1993 304 26.5 11.5 n/a
1994 329 23.3 14.1 n/a
1995 352 22.9 15.4 n/a
1996 352 22.9 15.4 n/a
1997 361 24.9 14.5 n/a
1998 356 23.9 14.9 n/a
1999 403 25.8 15.6 n/a
2000 399 26.5 15.1 n/a
2001 371 26.2 14.2 n/a
2002 343 24.0 14.3 21.6
2003 343 24.0 14.3 21.6
2004 343 23.0 14.9 28
2005 339 21.0 16.1 31.9
2006 345 21.0 16.4 32.2
2007 337 22.0 15.3 31.8
2008 389 23.0 16.9 31.8
2009 397 25.0 15.9 32.1
2010 430 27.6 15.5 31.9
2011 449 30.4 14.7 29.2
2012 483 33.8 14.2 32.5
2013 491 34.2 14.3 29.7
2014 493 37.6 13.1 28
2015 465 37.0 12.5 30.1
2016 518 36.0 14.3 29.3
2017 538 36.1 14.9 30.3
2018 509 36.5 13.9 27.7
2019 483 36.0 13.4 28.8
2020 462 33.8 13.6 24.9
2021 421 n/a n/a n/a
2022 380 38.7 9.8 24.2
2023 345 32.6 10.5 32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Dewey Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201596.3%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.5%
201696.0%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.1%96.6%
201796.7%96.1%96.1%96.1%95.2%96.7%
201896.8%97.2%97.4%97.2%96.7%96.7%
201996.9%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.9%96.7%
202199.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%
202298.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.7%98.1%
202398.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dewey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $13,821 (100.0%) $13,821
2020 $00 (0.0%) $14,949 (100.0%) $14,949
2021 $190 (1.1%) $17,601 (98.9%) $17,791
2022 $190 (1.1%) $17,601 (98.9%) $17,791
2023 $918 (3.8%) $23,360 (96.2%) $24,278

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dewey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 318th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 204th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dewey Elementary School)51.248.3
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)49.543.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dewey Elementary School)5748.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)5451.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dewey Elementary School)55.861.2
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)44.547.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dewey Elementary School)58.863.2
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)49.145.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dewey Elementary School)54.657.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)48.947.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dewey Elementary School)48.759.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)49.643.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Dewey Elementary School)68.469
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Evanston CCSD 65)59.563
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students483345
 28.6%
African American6150
 18%
American Indian00
Asian2529
 16%
Hispanic13683
 39%
Pacific Islander00
White214140
 34.6%
Two or More Races4742
 10.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.8%32.2%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dewey Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Dewey Elementary School.

Students at Dewey Elementary School are 41% White, 24% Hispanic, 14% African American, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Yes. Dewey Elementary School ranks in the top 9.8% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Dewey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nichols Middle School
High : Evanston Township High School


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