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#3067 of 3,813 schools in IL
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
School · Dekalb Cusd 428 · Dekalb, IL
A Dekalb Cusd 428 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1515 S 4th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Dekalb.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,910/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,808
Median home value
$205,700
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Dekalb Cusd 428
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is listed in DeKalb CUSD 428; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is a public school in Dekalb, IL, part of Dekalb Cusd 428, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,067 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
What grades does Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr serve?
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr?
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr rank in IL?
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr ranks #3,067 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr a charter school?
No, Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr a Title I school?
No, Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (815) 754-2999
- Area population (ZIP 60115)
- 42,461
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 26
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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