Dawes Elementary School

Summary:

Dawes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Evanston, Illinois, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 321 students. It is part of the Evanston CCSD 65 district, which is ranked 217 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dawes Elementary School consistently outperforms the Evanston CCSD 65 district and the state of Illinois in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.1% of Dawes students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.5% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In math, 43.3% of Dawes students were proficient or better, compared to 42.8% for the district and 28.4% for the state. Dawes Elementary School's performance is particularly strong in the White student subgroup, ranking 7th out of 1,392 Illinois elementary schools in ELA and 5th out of 1,419 in math for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has consistently high rankings for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups.

While Dawes Elementary School outperforms the nearby Oakton Elementary School and Washington Elementary School in both ELA and math proficiency rates, it trails some other nearby schools like Dewey Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Decatur Classical Elementary School in certain grade levels and subjects. However, Dawes Elementary School's strong academic performance, coupled with its increased per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, suggest that it is effectively meeting the needs of its diverse student population, including a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public K-5

 440 Dodge Ave
       Evanston, IL  60202-3254


(847) 905-3401

District: Evanston CCSD 65

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,026 Help


Students who attend Dawes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chute Middle School
High:    Evanston Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
29.3%
White:
28.7%
African American:
26.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dawes Elementary School ranks better than 82.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dawes Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dawes Elementary School is $27,026, which is the 6th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dawes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawes Elementary School 363rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Dawes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Evanston CCSD 65:

SchoolDigger ranks Evanston CCSD 65 217th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dawes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.84 1251st 2020 38.1%
2004 39.90 1412th 2030 30.4%
2005 47.16 1292nd 2022 36.1%
2006 61.43 1005th 2086 51.8%
2007 63.76 920th 2095 56.1%
2008 66.69 841st 2092 59.8%
2009 62.97 962nd 2120 54.6%
2010 62.70 975th 2139 54.4%
2011 60.04 1039th 2147 51.6%
2012 68.61 787th 2166 63.7%
2013 61.31 910th 2167 58.0%
2014 65.38 754th 2093 64.0%
2015 59.30 728th 2052 64.5%
2016 61.39 706th 2046 65.5%
2017 41.21 1137th 2044 44.4%
2018 36.14 1265th 2037 37.9%
2019 44.92 1076th 2086 48.4%
2021 45.70 942nd 1948 51.6%
2022 56.96 800th 2082 61.6%
2023 62.97 693rd 2077 66.6%
2024 80.00 363rd 2067 82.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 553rd 718 23.0%
2019 44.62 381st 743 48.7%
2021 31.32 430th 537 19.9%
2022 32.69 576th 768 25.0%
2023 43.43 385th 788 51.1%
2024 64.40 154th 826 81.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.07 532nd 763 30.3%
2022 80.38 118th 1113 89.4%
2023 68.49 253rd 1156 78.1%
2024 75.50 194th 1195 83.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.36 1546th 1765 12.4%
2019 41.79 1049th 1816 42.2%
2021 32.09 1062nd 1514 29.9%
2022 42.48 966th 1763 45.2%
2023 37.46 1106th 1808 38.8%
2024 63.31 482nd 1793 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.74 1082nd 1964 44.9%
2019 41.51 1141st 2019 43.5%
2021 41.06 905th 1680 46.1%
2022 47.36 915th 1970 53.6%
2023 61.15 665th 1957 66.0%
2024 71.42 488th 1942 74.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.05 262nd 886 70.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.11 1243rd 1972 37.0%
2019 47.81 968th 2019 52.1%
2021 43.00 883rd 1707 48.3%
2022 63.45 623rd 1977 68.5%
2023 58.81 706th 1984 64.4%
2024 80.05 334th 1959 83.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.51 474th 698 32.1%
2019 50.68 274th 711 61.5%
2022 45.98 299th 684 56.3%
2023 45.44 312th 692 54.9%
2024 57.80 182nd 655 72.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.09 626th 938 33.3%
2019 45.75 486th 955 49.1%
2021 15.82 737th 742 0.7%
2022 34.26 618th 954 35.2%
2023 52.62 382nd 970 60.6%
2024 68.32 197th 959 79.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 447th 1463 69.4%
2019 71.41 345th 1462 76.4%
2022 92.99 42nd 1425 97.1%
2023 89.51 89th 1419 93.7%
2024 98.17 7th 1392 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dawes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 128 214 3 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 356
1989 138 197 5 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 347
1990 137 179 9 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 331
1991 156 156 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 161 166 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 181 170 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 177 178 11 18 4 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 162 157 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1996 162 157 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1997 151 167 10 29 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 136 176 18 34 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 123 197 17 37 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 121 212 19 39 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 126 220 18 32 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 102 181 14 56 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 102 181 14 56 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 106 216 13 68 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 96 171 14 76 2 n/a n/a 6 365
2006 86 174 13 88 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 84 148 16 98 2 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 86 149 13 96 1 n/a n/a 13 358
2009 78 141 8 93 2 n/a n/a 30 352
2010 81 136 8 87 5 n/a n/a 33 350
2011 92 129 9 102 4 0 23 0 359
2012 95 114 8 117 0 0 26 0 360
2013 105 118 5 113 0 0 27 0 368
2014 107 113 3 124 0 0 28 0 375
2015 102 121 4 116 1 0 24 0 368
2016 92 110 3 130 1 0 24 0 360
2017 93 113 5 138 0 0 26 0 375
2018 87 123 12 135 1 0 22 0 380
2019 81 112 17 130 1 0 28 0 369
2020 86 102 12 133 1 0 26 0 360
2021 81 86 8 114 3 1 32 0 325
2022 86 83 7 101 2 1 34 0 314
2023 92 84 8 94 2 2 37 2 321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dawes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 28.8 12.3 n/a
1989 347 29.5 11.7 n/a
1990 331 26.5 12.4 n/a
1991 326 26.9 12.1 n/a
1992 351 29.7 11.8 n/a
1993 374 30.0 12.5 n/a
1994 388 29.0 13.4 n/a
1995 357 24.9 14.3 n/a
1996 357 24.9 14.3 n/a
1997 358 28.8 12.4 n/a
1998 365 24.9 14.7 n/a
1999 374 30.6 12.2 n/a
2000 391 29.6 13.2 n/a
2001 396 29.9 13.2 n/a
2002 354 30.5 11.6 40.7
2003 354 30.5 11.6 40.7
2004 405 30.5 13.3 43.7
2005 365 29.0 12.6 47.4
2006 363 31.0 11.7 46.8
2007 348 29.0 12.0 51.4
2008 358 26.0 13.8 57.7
2009 352 28.7 12.3 61.5
2010 350 28.0 12.5 64.7
2011 359 30.5 11.7 58.5
2012 360 27.9 12.9 55.8
2013 368 27.3 13.4 54.1
2014 375 32.3 11.6 53.9
2015 368 34.0 10.8 59.8
2016 360 29.0 12.4 58.1
2017 375 29.7 12.6 59.5
2018 380 31.5 12.0 56.1
2019 369 33.4 11.0 58.8
2020 360 32.1 11.1 58.3
2021 325 n/a n/a n/a
2022 314 32.4 9.6 45.5
2023 321 31.4 10.2 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dawes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 28.8 12.3 n/a
1989 347 29.5 11.7 n/a
1990 331 26.5 12.4 n/a
1991 326 26.9 12.1 n/a
1992 351 29.7 11.8 n/a
1993 374 30.0 12.5 n/a
1994 388 29.0 13.4 n/a
1995 357 24.9 14.3 n/a
1996 357 24.9 14.3 n/a
1997 358 28.8 12.4 n/a
1998 365 24.9 14.7 n/a
1999 374 30.6 12.2 n/a
2000 391 29.6 13.2 n/a
2001 396 29.9 13.2 n/a
2002 354 30.5 11.6 40.7
2003 354 30.5 11.6 40.7
2004 405 30.5 13.3 43.7
2005 365 29.0 12.6 47.4
2006 363 31.0 11.7 46.8
2007 348 29.0 12.0 51.4
2008 358 26.0 13.8 57.7
2009 352 28.7 12.3 61.5
2010 350 28.0 12.5 64.7
2011 359 30.5 11.7 58.5
2012 360 27.9 12.9 55.8
2013 368 27.3 13.4 54.1
2014 375 32.3 11.6 53.9
2015 368 34.0 10.8 59.8
2016 360 29.0 12.4 58.1
2017 375 29.7 12.6 59.5
2018 380 31.5 12.0 56.1
2019 369 33.4 11.0 58.8
2020 360 32.1 11.1 58.3
2021 325 n/a n/a n/a
2022 314 32.4 9.6 45.5
2023 321 31.4 10.2 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Dawes Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201597.5%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.5%
201697.5%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.0%97.2%
201797.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.6%97.3%
201897.9%98.2%98.2%98.2%97.6%97.9%
201996.8%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.5%
202194.9%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.2%
202297.5%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.5%
202397.8%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.5%100.0%
202497.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.0%97.7%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dawes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $466 (3.0%) $15,198 (97.0%) $15,664
2020 $600 (3.5%) $16,471 (96.5%) $17,071
2021 $732 (3.9%) $18,027 (96.1%) $18,759
2022 $732 (3.9%) $18,027 (96.1%) $18,759
2023 $1,917 (8.0%) $21,975 (92.0%) $23,892
2024 $220 (0.8%) $26,806 (99.2%) $27,026

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dawes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1076th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 693rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dawes Elementary School)30.938.6
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)49.543.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dawes Elementary School)34.536.8
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)5451.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dawes Elementary School)2233.4
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)44.547.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dawes Elementary School)25.135.2
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)49.145.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dawes Elementary School)40.351
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evanston CCSD 65)48.947.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dawes Elementary School)38.724.1
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Evanston CCSD 65)49.643.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Dawes Elementary School)45.952.6
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Evanston CCSD 65)59.563
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369321
 13%
African American11284
 25%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian178
 52.9%
Hispanic13094
 27.7%
Pacific Islander02
White8192
 13.6%
Two or More Races2837
 32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%51.7%
 7.1%


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Students at Dawes Elementary School are 29% Hispanic, 29% White, 26% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Dawes Elementary School.

Students who attend Dawes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chute Middle School
High : Evanston Township High School

Dawes Elementary School ranks 363rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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