Dahlgren Elem School

Dahlgren Elem School is a regular public elementary school located in the remote rural setting of Dahlgren, Illinois. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 144 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 with ten full-time equivalent teachers. Despite its small size, Dahlgren Elem School focuses on providing personalized attention to each student.

Academically, the school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks at number 2184 among 3819 schools in Illinois, placing it around the 43rd percentile. The academic score is 7.9 out of 10, indicating that while there is room for improvement, the school is committed to student development. On average, 45% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 40% are proficient or above in Math.

Dahlgren Elem School sits at the intersection of 5th and Dale Streets in a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. The school’s rural setting offers a peaceful environment conducive to learning and growth.

With an enrollment of 144 students, Dahlgren Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Dahlgren Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.