The Dewey Elementary School in Evanston serves grades kindergarten through fifth and is recognized for its academic excellence and students' performance on standardized test scores. More than half of its students are proficient in math and reading, which is higher than other state schools.
Niche ranked Dewey Elementary as one of the top 100 best elementary schools in Cook County, while U.S. News & World Report ranked Dewey Elementary the #3 elementary school in the district. Their student population enjoys a 14-1 teacher-to-student ratio and an average classroom size of less than 20.
Dewey's curriculum features reading and writing workshops and mathematic enrichment courses, while a deep dedication to the performing and fine arts includes classes in painting, photography, orchestra, band and drama. Each year Dewey's budding artists participate in the YEA! Festival that showcases young Evanston artists and their work.
The Dewey Elementary Tigers can compete on basketball, track and field and football teams.
As an academic and engaged community, the Dewey Elementary Tigers are fierce and formidable competitors within everything they do.
Dewey Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1551 Wesley Ave,
Evanston, IL
Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Andalib Khelghati
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
46.7%
White
40.6%
Hispanic
24.1%
Black
14.5%
Two or more races
12.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.4%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/27/2020
Dewey is very good. It is a great place. 99% of students could go to Harvard we are that smart. We are also the best Elementary School at basketball and football in the country. We are good at everything and are the most elite school in the world. Don't believe me come here and you will love it. Go Tigers
GreatSchools Reviews
11/1/2023
We have been at Dewey with both our daughters for over six years now and love it. It has become a strong community for us and our daughters. The teachers have been able to inspire our children as well as amazingly able to focus on what academic needs they have. Our oldest matriculated on to Nichols,...
4/6/2018
We are very happy at Dewey. The teachers and admins are great. I would like to see the school use a better screening for literacy, early on. This is a district wide problem. I see lots of kids with learning challenges that are really not getting what they need.
4/5/2018
Very happy with the experience our son had at Dewey. What a great school in a great community!
4/24/2017
Been at Dewey for two years now and am disappointed. Teachers and the principal rarely communicate with parents unless they are pushed to do so. My kid started first grade and it took two and a half weeks for the teacher to email parents or even send a piece of paper home with info on classroom sche...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Average Household Income
$81,384
% of College Grads
36.7%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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Dewey 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 380 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Dewey Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $527,778. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eths Day School, Evanston Township High School, Sullivan High School, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dewey Elementary School.