Dirksen Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Dirksen Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
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Total Students
225 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
9 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
33%
28%
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Black
28%
17%
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White
38%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dirksen Elementary School?
225 students attend Dirksen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dirksen Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dirksen Elementary School offer ?
Dirksen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dirksen Elementary School part of?
Dirksen Elementary School is part of Joliet Public School District 86.

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