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#2930 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Dorn Elementary School
Elementary School · North Palos Sd 117 · Hickory Hills, IL
A North Palos Sd 117 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
7840 W 92nd St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorn Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hickory Hills), 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
$85,360
Median home value
$278,000
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60457; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Gladness V Player EccEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 0.8 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| St Patricia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Bobbie Noonans Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 12 | 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.
North Palos Sd 117
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorn Elementary School is listed in North Palos SD 117; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorn Elementary School
Dorn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hickory Hills, IL, part of North Palos Sd 117, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,930 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorn Elementary School
What grades does Dorn Elementary School serve?
Dorn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Dorn Elementary School?
Dorn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorn Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorn Elementary School rank in IL?
Dorn Elementary School ranks #2,930 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dorn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dorn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dorn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dorn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorn Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Dorn 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (708) 233-5600
- Area population (ZIP 60457)
- 14,674
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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