Dallas Elementary School District #327 is a public school district headquartered in Dallas City, Illinois, which operates a single K–8 school. It previously operated Dallas City High School and was known as the Dallas City Community School District #336.
Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dallas City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dallas City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dallas City Elementary School's student population of 167 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Dallas City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas City Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1645 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas City Elementary School's ranking?
Dallas City Elementary School is ranked #1645 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dallas City Elementary School?
167 students attend Dallas City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dallas City Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas City Elementary School?
Dallas City Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dallas City Elementary School offer ?
Dallas City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dallas City Elementary School part of?
Dallas City Elementary School is part of Dallas ESD 327 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School due to Spring Break
April 03, 2026 (Friday)
No School due to Spring Break
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School IF NO SNOW DAYS
May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
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