- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pekin, IL
Dirksen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dirksen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173108005048
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dirksen Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Pekin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 165
- students enrolled
Dirksen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dirksen Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dirksen Elementary School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 173108005048 · Pekin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 15:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Intermediate School (600 students)
Dirksen Elementary School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dirksen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Interme
Wilson Intermediate School
600 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate School
428 students
- Broadmoor Juni
Broadmoor Junior High School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
290 students
- Edison Junior
Edison Junior High School
271 students
- This school 165
Dirksen Elementary School
165 students
What this shows Dirksen Elementary School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dirksen Elementary School compares
Dirksen 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Dirksen Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pekin Psd 108 reports $16,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dirksen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dirksen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Pekin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Washington Intermediate School
Standard public school
428 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
C B Smith Elem School
Standard public school
264 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elem School
Standard public school
196 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Willow Elem School
Standard public school
192 students 12:1 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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dirksen Elementary School
How many students attend Dirksen Elementary School?
Dirksen Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pekin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dirksen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dirksen Elementary School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dirksen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dirksen Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Pekin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dirksen Elementary School?
Dirksen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dirksen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pekin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dirksen Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, 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 Pekin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pekin Psd 108?
Besides Dirksen Elementary School, Pekin Psd 108 also operates Wilson Intermediate School (600 students), Washington Intermediate School (428 students), and Broadmoor Junior High School (387 students). See the Pekin Psd 108 district page for the complete list.