Dawn Elser Elementary School
O Fallon, IL · Central SD 104 · Grades PK - 3
1,072nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 49%· Stable
Dawn Elser Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dawn Elser Elementary School 1,072nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 49th in 2025.
Dawn Elser Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Dawn Elser Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 384 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.3% | 42.2% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Black | 27.8% | 29.7% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.2% | 13.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 10.7% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 3.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Dawn Elser Elementary School
Typical home value $312K in zip 62269 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dawn Elser Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3William Holliday Elem SchoolPontiac-W Holliday SD 105 · 1.5 mi away1,492nd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 9J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem SchO Fallon CCSD 90 · 1.6 mi away289th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 68% - 8Marie Schaefer Elem SchoolO Fallon CCSD 90 · 1.9 mi away609th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 56% - 9Estelle Kampmeyer Elem SchoolO Fallon CCSD 90 · 2.5 mi away302nd of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 65% - 7Laverna Evans Elem SchoolO Fallon CCSD 90 · 2.7 mi away827th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 10Wolf Branch Elem SchoolWolf Branch SD 113 · 3.1 mi away141st of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 77% - 7Shiloh Elementary SchoolShiloh Village SD 85 · 3.5 mi away639th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 48% - 4Whiteside Elem SchoolWhiteside SD 115 · 3.5 mi away1,265th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dawn Elser Elementary School in?
Dawn Elser Elementary School is part of the Central SD 104 district in O Fallon, Illinois.
Is Dawn Elser Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dawn Elser Elementary School 1,072nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dawn Elser Elementary School?
White 42%, Black 30%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 11% (384 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dawn Elser Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62269 is $312K 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.