Dirksen Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
822nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
Dirksen Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dirksen Elem School 822nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — declining.
Dirksen Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Dirksen Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,213 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.3% | 64.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 7.6% | 21.8% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 9.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 9.7 pts |
Homes near Dirksen Elem School
Typical home value $386K in zip 60656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dirksen Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Pennoyer Elem SchoolPennoyer SD 79 · 0.2 mi away986th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 9J Leigh Elem SchoolNorridge SD 80 · 0.8 mi away327th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 67% - 7Washington Elem SchoolSchiller Park SD 81 · 1.4 mi away785th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 41% - 9Oriole Park Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away353rd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 61% - 10Theodore Roosevelt Elem SchoolPark Ridge CCSD 64 · 1.8 mi away133rd of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 75% - 6Rosemont Elem SchoolRosemont ESD 78 · 1.8 mi away980th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 36% - 8Canty Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.9 mi away605th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 8Edison Park Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 2 mi away562nd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dirksen Elem School in?
Dirksen Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Dirksen Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dirksen Elem School 822nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dirksen Elem School?
White 65%, Asian 22%, Hispanic 10%, Black 3% (1,213 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dirksen Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60656 is $386K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.