Very Good
#644 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Dorothy Simon Elem School
Elementary School · Winnebago Cusd 323 · Winnebago, IL
A Winnebago Cusd 323 elementary school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 S Benton St, Winnebago, IL 61088
- Math 92% proficient (2010)
- Reading 82% proficient (2010)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy Simon Elem School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2009, to 87% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorothy Simon Elem 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnebago), 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
$94,286
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Winnebago Cusd 323
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorothy Simon Elem School is listed in Winnebago CUSD 323; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy Simon Elem School
Dorothy Simon Elem School is a public elementary school in Winnebago, IL, part of Winnebago Cusd 323, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy Simon Elem School
What grades does Dorothy Simon Elem School serve?
Dorothy Simon Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dorothy Simon Elem School?
Dorothy Simon Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Simon Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Simon Elem School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy Simon Elem School rank in IL?
Dorothy Simon Elem School ranks #644 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dorothy Simon Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy Simon Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Dorothy Simon Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy Simon Elem School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Dorothy Simon Elem School a charter school?
No, Dorothy Simon Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy Simon Elem School a Title I school?
No, Dorothy Simon Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy Simon Elem School?
28.8% of students at Dorothy Simon 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (815) 335-2318
- Area population (ZIP 61088)
- 5,992
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 61088; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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