Dirksen Elementary School
Pekin, IL · Pekin PSD 108
Regular public school · Grades K - 3 · Suburb, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
501 Maywood Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
(309)477-4711NCES ID 173108005048Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 176 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 88.1% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $143K in zip 61554 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Dirksen Elementary School
- #1144Willow Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 0.5 mi away1,144th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 37%Compare - #1631L E Starke Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 0.9 mi away1,631st of 2,105
Compare - #1562C B Smith Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 1.2 mi away1,562nd of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 25%Compare - #516Scott Altman Primary SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 1.7 mi away516th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 57%Compare - #1442Jefferson Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 2.1 mi away1,442nd of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 29%Compare - #734Marquette Elem SchoolN Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 · 3.3 mi away734th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 45%Compare - #814Rankin Elem SchoolRankin CSD 98 · 4.1 mi away814th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 39%Compare - #713Hollis Consolidated Grade SchHollis Cons SD 328 · 4.5 mi away713th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 51%Compare
What school district is Dirksen Elementary School in?
Dirksen Elementary School is part of the Pekin PSD 108 district in Pekin, Illinois.
Is Dirksen Elementary School a good school?
Dirksen Elementary School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Dirksen Elementary School?
White 88%, Two or more races 6%, Hispanic 5% (176 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dirksen Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61554 is $143K 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.