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Public School Review - Established 2003

Evanston CCSD 65 School District

1500 Mcdaniel Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-3976
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (847) 859-8010
www.district65.net

Top Rankings

Evanston CCSD 65 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 5,878 students in Evanston CCSD 65 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Evanston CCSD 65 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,120 Schools
# Students
6,136 Students
1,192,824 Students
# Teachers
607 Teachers
91,472 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
Pre-K158
Kind544120
1611131
2647134
3675140
4630138
5677138
6701138
7719118
8673120
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District Rank

Evanston CCSD 65 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IL)
#178 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School District
2023#178
2022#175
2021#258
2019#247
2018#169
2017#213
2016#149
2015#132
2014#140
2013#137
2012#170
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41%
27%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
202341%27%
202137%28%
201946%33%
201846%32%
201746%32%
201652%31%
201547%29%
201475%59%
201374%58%
201291%80%
201191%80%
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40%
30%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
202240%30%
202134%32%
201944%38%
201846%37%
201744%38%
201644%36%
201548%38%
201471%57%
201373%58%
201287%75%
201187%75%
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60%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.70

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
20240.730.70
20230.730.70
20220.730.68
20210.720.68
20200.720.68
20190.720.68
20180.710.67
20170.710.67
20160.710.67
20150.710.67
20140.710.66
20130.710.66
20120.720.65
20110.710.66
20100.670.64
20090.670.64
20080.670.64
20070.670.63
20060.660.61
20050.650.61
20040.630.60
20030.630.59
20020.620.59
20010.620.58
20000.610.57
19990.610.56
19980.610.56
19970.600.54
19960.600.53
19950.600.53
19940.590.52
19930.590.52
19920.580.52
19910.580.52
19900.580.51
19890.570.51
19880.570.50
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% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
20245%6%
20235%6%
20224%5%
20214%5%
20205%5%
20195%5%
20184%5%
20174%5%
20165%5%
20154%6%
20145%5%
20136%5%
20125%4%
20116%5%
20107%5%
20097%5%
20087%5%
20075%5%
20065%5%
20055%5%
20045%4%
20034%4%
20024%4%
20014%4%
20003%3%
19994%3%
19984%3%
19974%3%
19964%3%
19954%3%
19944%3%
19934%3%
19924%3%
19914%3%
19904%3%
19893%3%
19884%2%
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% Hispanic
21%
28%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
202423%28%
202322%27%
202221%27%
202121%27%
202021%26%
201921%26%
201820%26%
201720%26%
201619%26%
201520%25%
201419%25%
201319%24%
201220%24%
201120%23%
201017%22%
200917%22%
200817%21%
200715%20%
200614%19%
200513%18%
200411%18%
200311%17%
200210%16%
20019%15%
20008%15%
19998%14%
19988%13%
19977%13%
19967%12%
19957%12%
19946%11%
19935%11%
19925%10%
19915%10%
19904%9%
19894%9%
19883%9%
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% Black
24%
17%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
202423%16%
202323%17%
202224%17%
202123%17%
202023%17%
201923%17%
201823%17%
201723%17%
201624%17%
201525%17%
201425%17%
201326%18%
201227%18%
201126%18%
201031%20%
200933%20%
200834%20%
200736%20%
200639%20%
200541%20%
200443%21%
200343%21%
200244%21%
200145%21%
200046%21%
199945%21%
199845%21%
199743%20%
199643%21%
199543%20%
199442%21%
199343%21%
199243%21%
199144%21%
199045%22%
198945%22%
198845%22%
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% White
40%
44%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
202440%45%
202340%45%
202241%47%
202142%47%
202043%48%
201943%48%
201844%49%
201744%49%
201644%49%
201544%49%
201443%50%
201342%50%
201241%51%
201142%51%
201043%53%
200943%53%
200842%54%
200742%55%
200642%56%
200541%57%
200441%57%
200342%58%
200242%59%
200142%60%
200043%61%
199943%62%
199843%63%
199746%64%
199646%64%
199546%65%
199448%65%
199348%65%
199248%66%
199147%66%
199047%66%
198948%66%
198848%67%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
20249%4%
202310%4%
202210%4%
202110%4%
20208%4%
20198%4%
20189%3%
20179%3%
20168%3%
20157%3%
20148%3%
20137%3%
20127%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,586 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,217 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$41,381 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
2023$182 MM$15 MM
2022$178 MM$14 MM
2021$182 MM$15 MM
2020$178 MM$14 MM
2019$142 MM$14 MM
2018$147 MM$15 MM
2017$119 MM$13 MM
2016$119 MM$12 MM
2015$124 MM$10 MM
2014$133 MM$12 MM
2012$129 MM$11 MM
2011$126 MM$11 MM
2010$124 MM$10 MM
2009$107 MM$10 MM
2008$105 MM$9 MM
2007$100 MM$9 MM
2006$93 MM$8 MM
2005$92 MM$8 MM
2004$92 MM$8 MM
2003$89 MM$7 MM
2002$84 MM$8 MM
2001$86 MM$7 MM
2000$82 MM$7 MM
1999$74 MM$7 MM
1998$72 MM$6 MM
1997$73 MM$5 MM
1996$72 MM$5 MM
1995$67 MM$5 MM
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Spending
$173 MM
$39,976 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
2023$173 MM$14 MM
2022$171 MM$14 MM
2021$173 MM$14 MM
2020$171 MM$14 MM
2019$131 MM$13 MM
2018$125 MM$14 MM
2017$119 MM$12 MM
2016$121 MM$12 MM
2015$120 MM$11 MM
2014$142 MM$12 MM
2012$135 MM$11 MM
2011$128 MM$11 MM
2010$120 MM$11 MM
2009$116 MM$10 MM
2008$100 MM$9 MM
2007$96 MM$9 MM
2006$88 MM$8 MM
2005$88 MM$8 MM
2004$90 MM$8 MM
2003$91 MM$8 MM
2002$95 MM$8 MM
2001$86 MM$7 MM
2000$79 MM$7 MM
1999$74 MM$6 MM
1998$81 MM$6 MM
1997$75 MM$5 MM
1996$64 MM$5 MM
1995$60 MM$5 MM
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Revenue / Student
$29,586
$22,455

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
2023$28,441$17,333
2022$23,191$19,707
2021$25,026$17,764
2020$23,191$19,707
2019$18,259$17,662
2018$18,689$19,255
2017$14,998$17,801
2016$15,332$14,596
2015$16,314$11,118
2014$17,587$13,203
2012$17,707$11,701
2011$18,008$11,859
2010$18,218$11,118
2009$16,247$10,546
2008$16,329$11,298
2007$15,629$10,143
2006$14,359$9,054
2005$13,867$9,158
2004$13,233$8,999
2003$12,670$8,614
2002$11,972$8,976
2001$11,923$8,649
2000$11,442$8,451
1999$10,409$7,697
1998$8,520$5,971
1997$8,798$5,662
1995$9,553$5,677
1992$7,442$4,514
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Spending / Student
$28,217
$21,692

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearEvanston CCSD 65 School DistrictIllinois
2023$27,125$16,251
2022$22,302$19,097
2021$23,868$16,655
2020$22,302$19,097
2019$16,827$17,005
2018$15,846$18,215
2017$14,959$17,235
2016$15,568$14,516
2015$15,749$11,218
2014$18,756$12,904
2012$18,599$11,755
2011$18,262$11,220
2010$17,586$11,218
2009$17,726$10,416
2008$15,616$10,971
2007$14,983$9,827
2006$13,574$8,997
2005$13,280$9,234
2004$12,912$9,089
2003$13,022$9,395
2002$13,563$9,305
2001$11,971$8,562
2000$11,064$8,142
1999$10,309$7,325
1998$9,514$5,848
1997$8,985$5,503
1995$8,515$5,507
1992$8,117$4,672
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Best Evanston CCSD 65 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orrington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2636 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8781
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Gr: 1-8
Rank: #33.
Dewey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1551 Wesley Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8141
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
910 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3501
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2300 Green Bay Rd
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8401
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3601 Church St
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 859-8331
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Lincolnwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Colfax St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8881
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Hurd Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 905-3601
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
914 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Haven Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2417 Prairie Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Dawes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2424 Lake St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8500
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Chute Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Oakton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
436 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8801
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Davis St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 6,136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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