Dewey Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Evanston CCSD 65
1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 · (847) 859-8141
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Academic performance
Math proficiency52%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
321Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
29%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 154
Grade 261
Grade 346
Grade 461
Grade 549
Students
White · 43%138
Hispanic · 21%68
Black · 13%43
Asian · 12%37
Two or more races · 9%29
American Indian/Alaska Native · 2%6
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
421’20
380’21
345’22
333’23
321’24
Location
1551 Wesley Ave Evanston
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.