Diekman Elem School
Dolton, IL · Dolton SD 149 · Grades PK - 5
1,786th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
Diekman Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Diekman Elem School 1,786th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Diekman Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Diekman Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 301 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.0% | 91.0% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 6.3% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Diekman Elem School
Typical home value $156K in zip 60419 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Diekman Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Berger-Vandenberg Elem SchoolDolton SD 149 · 0.3 mi away1,886th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 1New Beginnings Learning AcademyDolton SD 149 · 0.9 mi away1,990th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 3Carol Moseley Braun SchoolDolton SD 149 · 0.9 mi away1,675th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 1Caroline Sibley Elem SchoolDolton SD 149 · 1.1 mi away2,003rd of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 9% - 5Eisenhower SchoolSouth Holland SD 151 · 1.1 mi away1,160th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 46% - 5Madison SchoolSouth Holland SD 151 · 1.3 mi away1,186th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 1Franklin Elementary SchoolDolton SD 148 · 1.3 mi away1,956th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12% - 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolDolton SD 148 · 1.7 mi away2,018th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Diekman Elem School in?
Diekman Elem School is part of the Dolton SD 149 district in Dolton, Illinois.
Is Diekman Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Diekman Elem School 1,786th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Diekman Elem School?
Black 91%, Hispanic 6%, White 1%, Two or more races 1% (301 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Diekman Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60419 is $156K 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.