Enrollment
281
Elementary
DISTRICT 355 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEKALB CUSD 428·NCES 171200006340
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center
1515 S 4th St, Dekalb, IL 60115 · (815) 754-2999 · DeKalb County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL281 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 281 | 100% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 281 | #1,647 of 2,419 | #15 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.1:1 | #1,990 of 2,035 | #23 of 23 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.9% | #90 of 2,042 | #2 of 23 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +17.1% | #143 of 615 | #2 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
281
+104 (+59%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 281 | 14 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 289 | 14.1 | 20.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 231 | 12.9 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 177 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 240 | 9.8 | 24.5:1 | 56% (134) |
| 2015-16 | 245 | 9 | 27.2:1 | 57% (140) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (240 to 281); teachers up 43% (9.8 to 14).
About DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center is a small elementary school for students in Dekalb, Illinois. It serves 281 students in pre-K. For comparison, elementary schools in Illinois average about 381 students.
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center reports to DeKalb CUSD 428, which has 12 schools and 6,771 students.
At DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center, the largest share of students is Hispanic, at 36%. Next come 29% Black, 26% White, 7% multiracial, and 3% Asian. The county population is about 15% Hispanic. DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center's diversity index is 72%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 20.1:1, with 14 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 6.2 students per teacher above the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois.
Recent Census Bureau figures for DeKalb County show that the median household income is $70,724, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center is one of 43 public schools in the county.
Huntley Middle School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The federal government classifies DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center's location as Suburb: Small.
In 2020-21 the school reported 177 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 281. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large.
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DeKalb County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
100,703
Census ACS
Median income
$70,724
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
16,328 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DeKalb CUSD 428
- DeKalb High SchoolHigh · 2,134 students
- Huntley Middle SchoolMiddle · 865 students
- Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolMiddle · 575 students
- Founders Elementary SchoolElementary · 565 students
- Cortland Elementary SchoolElementary · 523 students
- Littlejohn Elementary SchoolElementary · 362 students
Other schools in Dekalb
- DeKalb High SchoolHigh · 2,134 students
- Huntley Middle SchoolMiddle · 865 students
- Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolMiddle · 575 students
- Founders Elementary SchoolElementary · 565 students
- Littlejohn Elementary SchoolElementary · 362 students
- Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary SchoolElementary · 328 students
Nearby schools
- Huntley Middle School0.0 mi · 865
- Lincoln Elementary School0.4 mi · 272
- Founders Elementary School0.7 mi · 565
- Tyler Elementary School0.8 mi · 265
- Clinton Rosette Middle School1.8 mi · 575
- Littlejohn Elementary School2.1 mi · 362
Frequently asked questions
About DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev CenterHow many students attend DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center?
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center enrolls approximately 281 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center serve?
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center?
Approximately 20.1:1 students per teacher at DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center.
What is the student diversity at DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center?
Student demographics at DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center are roughly 26% White, 36% Hispanic, 29% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center in?
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Center is part of DeKalb CUSD 428.
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