Enrollment
297
Elementary
DISTRICT 275 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WINNEBAGO CUSD 323·NCES 174279004294
Dorothy Simon Elementary School
309 S Benton St, Winnebago, IL 61088 · (815) 335-2318 · Winnebago County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL297 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
88 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 97 | 33% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dorothy Simon Elementary School→Jean McNair Elementary School→Winnebago Middle School→Winnebago High School
Based on grade levels within Winnebago CUSD 323. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Simon Elementary School this school | 297 | 29.6% | N/A |
| Southeast Elementary School Sycamore | 300 | 30.7% | 53.2% |
| Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School Hinckley | 297 | 27.3% | 46.9% |
| Monroe Center Grade School Monroe Center | 327 | 30.6% | 42.2% |
| Greenwood Elementary School Woodstock | 290 | 29.3% | 48.2% |
| LeClaire Elementary School Edwardsville | 312 | 30.1% | N/A |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dorothy Simon Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 297 | #1,556 of 2,419 | #42 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #1,400 of 2,035 | #14 of 48 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.2% | #1,272 of 2,042 | #45 of 51 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.6% | #1,792 of 2,132 | #50 of 53 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.5% | #491 of 615 | #21 of 22 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
297
+25 (+9%) vs 2020
-38% since 1990-91, when it was 480
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 297 | 20.5 | 14.5:1 | 30% (88) |
| 2023-24 | 306 | 23 | 13.3:1 | 29% (88) |
| 2022-23 | 302 | 23 | 13.1:1 | 22% (67) |
| 2020-21 | 272 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 287 | 20.8 | 13.8:1 | 26% (74) |
| 2015-16 | 313 | 20 | 15.7:1 | 31% (98) |
| 2010-11 | 325 | 19 | 17.1:1 | 24% (78) |
| 2000-01 | 344 | 23 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 480 | 27 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dorothy Simon Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (287 to 297); teachers down 1% (20.8 to 20.5).
About Dorothy Simon Elementary School
Dorothy Simon Elementary School is a small elementary school in Winnebago, Illinois, administered by Winnebago CUSD 323. The school's 297 students are in pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 22% lower than the average for elementary schools in Illinois, which is about 381.
Winnebago CUSD 323 has 4 schools and 1,267 students, and Dorothy Simon Elementary School is one of those schools.
Dorothy Simon Elementary School's enrollment is 79% White. Other groups include 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 3% Black. By comparison, Winnebago County residents are about 66% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Dorothy Simon Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 35%.
Federal staffing data show 20.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Dorothy Simon Elementary School and a ratio of 14.5:1. Elementary schools in Illinois have a similar average ratio of 13.9:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 30% of enrollment. Compared with the 61% average for public schools in Winnebago County, the school's rate is lower.
Federal survey data for Winnebago County show that median household income is about $65,837, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. A total of 94 public schools operate in Winnebago County, serving about 44,103 students.
Of nearby public schools, Winnebago Middle School is the closest, at about 0.6 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Dorothy Simon Elementary School as Rural: Fringe.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 297 was 9% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 272.
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Winnebago County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
283,292
Census ACS
Median income
$65,837
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
94
44,103 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Winnebago CUSD 323
- Winnebago High SchoolHigh · 422 students
- Winnebago Middle SchoolMiddle · 296 students
- Jean McNair Elementary SchoolElementary · 252 students
Other schools in Winnebago
- Winnebago High SchoolHigh · 422 students
- Winnebago Middle SchoolMiddle · 296 students
- Jean McNair Elementary SchoolElementary · 252 students
Nearby schools
- Winnebago Middle School0.6 mi · 296
- Winnebago High School0.7 mi · 422
- Jean McNair Elementary School0.7 mi · 252
- Kennedy Middle School5.6 mi · 393
- Auburn High School5.6 mi · 1,957
- McIntosh Elementary5.7 mi · 398
Frequently asked questions
About Dorothy Simon Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School enrolls approximately 297 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Dorothy Simon Elementary School serve?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dorothy Simon Elementary School is approximately 14.5:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
At Dorothy Simon Elementary School, the student body is approximately 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Dorothy Simon Elementary School in?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School is part of Winnebago CUSD 323.
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