Dirksen Elementary School

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

3.3

1,213 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Edward Lucas

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
31%

Reading Proficiency
27%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

27%

Math Proficiency

31%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

3/31/2018

Great learning environment. Kind and helpful teachers that care about their students. Lots of resources available to the children. Fun learning activities that keep the kids interested.

3.0 NicheUser

3/30/2016

There aren't many different after school programs, but there is a variety of sports teams offered which is great. I hope they expand the types of clubs they have at this school. That way, everyone has something that they can enjoy.

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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

5.0 parent

12/18/2021

strong school and safty .and have strong staff and teachers .

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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 1,213 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% 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 $534,031. 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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