Dawes Elementary School focuses on emotionally, socially and academically educating the whole child. They emphasize integrity, self-awareness and empathy in the classroom, and to encourage caregiver involvement, Dawes Elementary invites parents to share a 20-minute recess or lunch break with their child during the day.
With a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1, Dawes' students are provided with a solid learning environment. According to GreatSchools, math and reading assessments indicate Dawes' students are making significant academic progress yearly.
Students are given a core curriculum of social studies, math, science and reading with extracurricular activities like band, choir, orchestra, music theory, the visual arts and drama. The Dawes Two-Way Immersion program also provides them with bilingual instruction in Spanish and English.
The school has athletic programs, such as football, basketball and track and field.
As the school strives to soar toward excellence, Dawes Elementary pursues an ambitious program of academic progress, where self-improvement is celebrated and each child's emotional well-being is nurtured.
Dawes Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
440 Dodge Ave,
Evanston, IL
Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65
School Details
Head of School
Karen Bradley
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
29.3%
White
28.7%
Black
26.2%
Two or more races
11.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/9/2024
As a graduated Dawes KId Of the 2023 Class in is now in 6th grade it was the best 5 years of my life Dawes Elementary School in Evanston, IL is an outstanding educational institution that provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment for its students. The school's dedicated teachers and s...
4/26/2020
We have been very pleased to call Dawes our school. It's a hidden gem!
4/8/2019
No consistent leadership - doesn't seem to be anybody who knows what is happening and the kids are running the show.
10/21/2014
I am the parent of three kids at Dawes. All my children have amazing, dedicated teachers. Can't beat 3 for 3!
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List Price Range
$151K - $876K
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$428,021
% Renters
19%
Average Household Income
$112,638
% of College Grads
49%
Median Age
44
% Commercial Property
77.3%
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Dawes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Evanston, IL and is served by the Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 314 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Dawes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $428,021. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eths Day School, Evanston Township High School, Mather High School, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawes Elementary School.