Dirksen Elementary School

Dirksen Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
8601 W Foster Ave,  Chicago, IL
O'Hare Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
3.4
3.3
1,069 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Edward Lucas
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
893:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
65.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.8%
Hispanic
14.4%
Black
2.9%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 6 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
3/30/2016
I think the school is pretty safe, but there wasn't a nurse until 2012. The environment is safe to all students and students feel protected and safe while being at school. There wasn't much bullying at this school. I believe the school could have been more up to date sooner.
4.0 NicheUser
3/30/2016
The teachers at this school, I feel, care a lot about their students. They always want their students to put in their best efforts whenever they do something and believe that their students are they best that they can be. The teachers feel like family members and are always around if you need assistance with problems inside or outside of the classroom.
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3.3 21 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/19/2025
As a parent I would recommend this school because if it’s excellent and caring staff, admins, and great learning environment.
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2.0 other
6/6/2023
Under staffed , over crowded rooms and not kept upto par
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1.0 parent
5/23/2022
It was the worse years of my life here
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5.0 parent
12/18/2021
strong school and safty .and have strong staff and teachers .
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