Enrollment
298
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dawes Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dawes Elementary School
Dawes Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Evanston, Illinois, enrolling 298 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Dawes Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Illinois schools and 31% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 298 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Evanston Ccsd 65 spends $26,040 per pupil, 53% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Evanston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts (421 students): Dawes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.6:1 vs 8.1:1).
Evanston Ccsd 65 also operates Haven Middle School (660 students) and Nichols Middle School (628 students) alongside Dawes Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dawes Elementary School compares
Dawes Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,040
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evanston Ccsd 65, which includes Dawes Elementary School.
$26,040
Per student
+53%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 25.9%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dawes Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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