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Dirksen Elementary School
Elementary School · Pekin Psd 108 · Pekin, IL
A Pekin Psd 108 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
501 Maywood Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dirksen Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dirksen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low188/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,484
Median home value
$123,500
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| L E Starke Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–3 | 0.9 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| C B Smith Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–3 | 1.2 mi | 282 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pekin Psd 108
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dirksen Elementary School is listed in Pekin PSD 108; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dirksen Elementary School
Dirksen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pekin, IL, part of Pekin Psd 108, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,749 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dirksen Elementary School
What grades does Dirksen Elementary School serve?
Dirksen Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Dirksen Elementary School?
Dirksen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dirksen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dirksen Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dirksen Elementary School rank in IL?
Dirksen Elementary School ranks #3,749 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dirksen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dirksen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Dirksen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dirksen Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dirksen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dirksen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dirksen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dirksen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dirksen Elementary School?
78.4% of students at Dirksen Elementary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (309) 477-4711
- Area population (ZIP 61554)
- 40,783
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 61554; 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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