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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CITY OF CHICAGO SD 299·NCES 170993001174

Dirksen Elem School

8601 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · (773)534-1090 · Cook County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,069 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
1,069
Elementary
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
61 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
626 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
119
Kindergarten
126
Grade 1
111
Grade 2
109
Grade 3
115
Grade 4
102
Grade 5
93
Grade 6
101
Grade 7
96
Grade 8
97
Student demographics
White
66%
Hispanic
14%
Black
3%
Asian
16%
Two+
1%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Quick facts

School name
Dirksen Elem School
District
City of Chicago SD 299
Address
8601 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Phone
(773)534-1090
County
Cook County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
1,069
Teachers (FTE)
61
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
626 (59%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
170993001174
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Dirksen Elem School
What is the total enrollment at Dirksen Elem School?
Dirksen Elem School enrolls approximately 1,069 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Dirksen Elem School serve?
Dirksen Elem School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dirksen Elem School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dirksen Elem School is approximately 17.5:1 (61 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Dirksen Elem School?
Student demographics at Dirksen Elem School are roughly 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Black, 16% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Dirksen Elem School?
Dirksen Elem School is overseen by City of Chicago SD 299 in Cook County.
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