Dorothy Simon Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Simon Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
306 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dorothy Simon Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
75%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
11%
28%

Black
2%
16%

White
78%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
306 students attend Dorothy Simon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dorothy Simon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Simon Elementary School?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dorothy Simon Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dorothy Simon Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Simon Elementary School is part of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District.
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