DIRKSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dirksen Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pekin PSD 108 school district, located in Pekin, IL with about 188 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Dirksen Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dirksen Elementary School, located at 501 Maywood Avenue in Pekin, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pekin Public Schools District 108. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.
In addition to its academic mission, Dirksen Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its student body through various extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to inclusive practices. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Pekin, allowing for a neighborhood-centered approach that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration. Through its experienced staff and administrative guidance, Dirksen Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Dirksen Elementary School at (309) 477-4711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pekin, IL 61554-3094
(309) 477-4711
DIRKSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pekin, IL with about 188 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pekin PSD 108
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 10.89
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DIRKSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.