Founders Elementary School vs Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.7/10. Founders Elementary School is significantly larger with 543 students, about 1.7× the size of Jefferson Elem School (321). In math proficiency, Jefferson Elem School leads at 27.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Founders Elementary School
Dekalb, IL
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
543 students
Jefferson Elem School
Dekalb, IL
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
321 students
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| Metric | Founders Elementary School | Jefferson Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.7 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.2% | 66% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 8.6 |
| State Rank | #2,507 of 3,814 | #903 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 76th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Founders Elementary School | Jefferson Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 9.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Dekalb (60115) | Dekalb (60115) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,808 | $46,808 |
| Median Home Value | $205,700 | $205,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 35.8% | 35.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.1% | 26.1% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |