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Dewey Elem School

Evanston, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · Evanston CCSD 65

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About Dewey Elem School

Located in Evanston, Illinois, Dewey Elem School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 321 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Evanston. With about 28.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Cook County. Evanston CCSD 65 School District runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 145 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone	(847) 859-8141
School district	Evanston CCSD 65
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	321
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.9
Students per teacher	11.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171446001788). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Roycemore SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Evanston · 0.1 mi Guidepost Montessori at EvanstonPrivate · Grades PreK to KEvanston · 0.3 mi Beacon AcademyPrivate · Grades 9 to 12Evanston · 0.5 mi Evanston Twp High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Evanston · 0.5 mi Kingsway Preparatory SchoolPrivate, Pentecostal · Grades PreK to 1Evanston · 0.7 mi Nichols Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Evanston · 0.7 mi Chiaravalle Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Evanston · 0.7 mi Washington Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Evanston · 0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dewey Elem School serve?

Dewey Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Dewey Elem School?

Dewey Elem School reported 321 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elem School?

About 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 321 students and 28.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Dewey Elem School a public or charter school?

Dewey Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dewey Elem School in?

Dewey Elem School is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/evanston-ccsd-65-school-district/

Where is Dewey Elem School located?

Dewey Elem School is at 1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. The phone number is (847) 859-8141.

How many other schools are near Dewey Elem School?

There are 145 other schools within 5 miles of Dewey Elem School in our directory.