Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dawes Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Dawes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawes Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
30%
28%
Black
25%
17%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawes Elementary School's ranking?
Dawes Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dawes Elementary School?
307 students attend Dawes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Dawes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawes Elementary School?
Dawes Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dawes Elementary School offer ?
Dawes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dawes Elementary School part of?
Dawes Elementary School is part of Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65.
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