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Dawes Elementary School

440 DODGE AVE EVANSTON, IL 60202

Ranked 209 of 516 in Illinois

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Dawes Elementary School

440 DODGE AVE EVANSTON, IL 60202

About Dawes Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 32% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
314
Total Students
$76267
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 28.7%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic 29.3%
Black 26.2%
Two+ Races 11.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
28.7%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic
29.3%
Black
26.2%
Two+ Races
11.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 314
48.6%
153 Female
50.8%
160 Male

Student Population

314 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Dawes Elementary School Contact Information

Address

440 DODGE AVE EVANSTON, IL 60202

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Phone

(847) 905-3401

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Robotics & STEM
at Dawes Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dawes Elementary School families recently held a community rally to celebrate and support their school, highlighting strong parent engagement and school spirit.

FAQ

Q1. How can parents contact teachers?

Ans. Through email or the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Q2. Is bus service available?

Ans. Yes, for eligible students who live within district distance rules.

Q3. Does Dawes provide breakfast and lunch?

Ans. Yes, both meals are available under the district’s nutrition program.

Q4. What after-school programs are offered?

Ans. Options include Right At School care, arts, and STEM clubs.

Q5. Are there school uniforms?

Ans. No, but students are expected to dress appropriately.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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