Excellent
#212 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 6% in state
Dewey Elem School
Elementary School · Evanston Ccsd 65 · Evanston, IL
An Evanston Ccsd 65 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dewey Elem School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dewey Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evanston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,101
Median home value
$577,800
Median rent
$1,792/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roycemore SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Kingsway Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Chiaravalle Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Evanston Ccsd 65
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $29,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dewey Elem School is listed in Evanston CCSD 65; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dewey Elem School
Dewey Elem School is a public elementary school in Evanston, IL, part of Evanston Ccsd 65, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dewey Elem School
What grades does Dewey Elem School serve?
Dewey Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dewey Elem School?
Dewey Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elem School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dewey Elem School rank in IL?
Dewey Elem School ranks #212 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dewey Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dewey Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dewey Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dewey Elem School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dewey Elem School a charter school?
No, Dewey Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dewey Elem School a Title I school?
No, Dewey Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dewey Elem School?
28.5% of students at Dewey Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (847) 859-8141
- Area population (ZIP 60201)
- 43,555
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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