Dirksen Elementary School

www.pekin.net

185 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

185

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dirksen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	9
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
158 (85.4 %)
Two or More
12 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Pekin PSD 108
Phone:	(309)477-4711
Website:	http://www.pekin.net
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 46

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47