Dorothy Simon Elem School

www.winnebagoschools.org

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Dorothy Simon Elementary School, located in Winnebago, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Winnebago Community Unit School District 323, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the early grades. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community engagement among its students, staff, and families.

The school prides itself on maintaining a small-town atmosphere while offering a curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a variety of resources, Dorothy Simon Elementary aims to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build positive relationships. Through its location on South Benton Street, the school remains a central hub for childhood education in the Winnebago area, consistently working to uphold district standards of excellence.

297

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy Simon Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	33
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
236 (79.5%)
Hispanic
33 (11.1%)
Two or More
17 (5.7%)
Black
8 (2.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winnebago CUSD 323
Phone:	(815)335-2318
Website:	http://www.winnebagoschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 97

Grade 4 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dorothy Simon Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	97
Grade 4	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dorothy Simon Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	46.5%
Male	159	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Jean McNair Elementary School

Winnebago CUSD 323

252 Students

304 E McNair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School 3rd - 5th