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#965 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 25% in state

Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch

Elementary School · Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Schaumburg, IL

A Schaumburg Ccsd 54 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

116 W Beech Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$20,497
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,491/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schaumburg), 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

$92,284

Median home value

$317,900

Median rent

$1,699/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60193; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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St Peter Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.7 mi132Compare →

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.

Schaumburg Ccsd 54

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#18 of 28
District spending per student
$20,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is listed in Schaumburg CCSD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch

Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Schaumburg, IL, part of Schaumburg Ccsd 54, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #965 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch

What grades does Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch serve?

Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch?

Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch rank in IL?

Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch ranks #965 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch a charter school?

No, Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch a Title I school?

No, Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 60193)
39,467
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
42.3
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 60193; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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