Dewey Elem School

dewey.district65.net

345 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dewey Elementary School, located at 1551 Wesley Ave in Evanston, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that prioritizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its location in the heart of Evanston places it within a diverse, education-focused community, allowing the school to leverage local resources and foster close relationships between staff, students, and families.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive environment, which strives to provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body. Dewey offers a robust curriculum that includes core subjects enhanced by enrichment programs, technology integration, and extracurricular activities designed to spark curiosity. With a focus on cultivating lifelong learners and responsible citizens, Dewey Elementary maintains a collaborative culture where teachers and parents work in tandem to support each child’s unique path toward academic and personal success.

345

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dewey Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	83
Black	50
Asian	29
Two or More	42

White
140 (40.7 %)
Hispanic
83 (24.1 %)
Black
50 (14.5 %)
Two or More
42 (12.2 %)
Asian
29 (8.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8141
Website:	http://dewey.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 70