Dawes Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60652 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1778 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#43714 of 50,301 nationally
About Dawes Elem School
Dawes Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 926 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1778th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 926.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Dawes Elem School ranks 262nd of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dawes Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dawes Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bogan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students · 435 m away
Ashburn Community Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
324 students · 711 m away
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
281 students · 1.0 km away
Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
463 students · 1.2 km away
Durkin Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
679 students · 1.2 km away
Stevenson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,206 students · 1.2 km away
Goode STEM Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students · 1.3 km away
Carroll Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students · 1.7 km away
Hometown Elem School
Hometown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students · 2.0 km away
CICS - Wrightwood
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
614 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Hibbard Elem School
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924 students
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Portage Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
933 students
Nightingale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
917 students
Peterson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
913 students
Oak Grove Elem School
Libertyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
911 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dawes Elem School a good school?
Dawes Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 21.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1778 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dawes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dawes Elem School ranks #1778 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #43714 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dawes Elem School?
Dawes Elem School had 926 students in 2025.
Is Dawes Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Dawes Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dawes Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dawes Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.