Dirksen Elementary School

Dirksen Elementary School is a public school for grades PK-8th.

Dirksen Elementary School is located on the north side of Chicago, IL.

Dirksen Elementary School has an average teacher to student ratio of 16 to 1.

Dirksen Elementary School enrolls students starting at Pre-K.

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

3.2

1,263 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Edward Lucas

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
50%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

50%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 76	Full Time Teachers 76
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

893:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.8%	Female 49.2%
White 66.7%	Asian 20.3%
Hispanic 9.3%	Black 2.2%
Two or more races 1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Niche User

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.

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1.0 parent

4/16/2026

This school is horrible do not go here many disrespectful staff useless security guard and ignorant dean 0 budget for anything rat infestation the teaching is fine but the overall staff aren't good people and very selfish 0 trust in students im saving you do not bring youre kid here its fine at a yo...

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.

2.0 other

6/6/2023

Under staffed , over crowded rooms and not kept upto par

1.0 parent

5/23/2022

It was the worse years of my life here

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Dirksen Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,263 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Dirksen Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $560,224. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgewood Community High School, William Howard Taft High School, East Leyden High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dirksen Elementary School.

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