Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dewey Elementary School is an urban public school in Evanston, Illinois that is part of Evanston-skokie Cmty Csd 65. It serves 330 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.9:1. Its teachers have had 43 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

330 Students

37 Teachers

1551 Wesley Ave

Evanston, IL 60201 View local requests

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Dewey Elementary School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dewey Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 18, 2026

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