- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evanston, IL
Dawes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dawes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171446001787
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawes Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Evanston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 298
- students enrolled
Dawes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawes Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Evanston, IL.
School address
District: Evanston Ccsd 65 · Illinois
NCES ID 171446001787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Dawes Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 171446001787 · Evanston, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 9.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Haven Middle School (660 students)
Dawes Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dawes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haven Middle S
Haven Middle School
660 students
- Nichols Middle
Nichols Middle School
628 students
- Chute Middle S
Chute Middle School
598 students
- Dr Ml King Jr
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
421 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
410 students
- This school
Dawes Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Dawes Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawes Elementary School compares
Dawes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,769
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 25.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Dawes Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Evanston Ccsd 65 reports $29,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nichols Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chute Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Evanston
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
Standard public school
421 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
410 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oakton Elem School
Standard public school
379 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Walker Elem School
Standard public school
364 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Willard Elem School
Standard public school
355 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
343 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawes Elementary School
How many students attend Dawes Elementary School?
Dawes Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evanston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawes Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dawes Elementary School is White at 30.4% of enrollment, in Evanston, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawes Elementary School?
Dawes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dawes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Evanston?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawes Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Evanston, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evanston on the city page.
What other schools are in Evanston Ccsd 65?
Besides Dawes Elementary School, Evanston Ccsd 65 also operates Haven Middle School (660 students), Nichols Middle School (628 students), and Chute Middle School (598 students). See the Evanston Ccsd 65 district page for the complete list.