How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Joliet Twp HSD 204 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dekalb, Illinois | Joliet, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 6,840 | 6,918 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 19.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Joliet Twp HSD 204 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,665 | $19,282 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 7.7% |
| State Revenue | 46.9% | 28.6% |
| Local Revenue | 41.5% | 63.7% |
DeKalb CUSD 428
Federal State Local
Joliet Twp HSD 204
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Joliet Twp HSD 204 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 17.8% |
| African American | 32.2% | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.0% | 60.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Joliet Twp HSD 204 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 38 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 334.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.2% | 51.7% |
School Types
DeKalb CUSD 428
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Joliet Twp HSD 204
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.