Dixon Elem School 8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL. The school serves 469 students in grades PK-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Math proficiency is 14% and reading proficiency is 25%. The gender mix is approximately 52% male and 48% female.The school is a mathematics and science magnet cluster school with a focus on fine arts and technology, offering a rich cultural environment. Teachers use project-based and creative self-expression to build competence and confidence from early on. Inside the building, there's a Dell computer lab, Chromebook carts for every classroom, a science lab, and a greenhouse where students grow vegetables. Students are involved in a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as sports, a drama club and a program for aspiring veterinarians. The school has a large collection of African sculptures and artefacts and these are displayed on its three themed floors. The school is an anchor institution for the local Chicago community of the Chatham neighborhood. Most properties in this area are priced between $220,000 and $350,000. Parents like the school’s emphasis on the whole child and the blending of arts and sciences into the traditional curriculum. Families often cite the school’s focus on civic life and its supportive, trauma-sensitive culture. This school is committed to preparing students for success in college and career through a rigorous 21st century education. Dixon Elem School is known as the best elementary schools in Illinois.