How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Lincoln Way CHSD 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dekalb, Illinois | New Lenox, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 6,840 | 6,705 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Lincoln Way CHSD 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,665 | $18,382 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 2.0% |
| State Revenue | 46.9% | 22.6% |
| Local Revenue | 41.5% | 75.4% |
DeKalb CUSD 428
Federal State Local
Lincoln Way CHSD 210
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Lincoln Way CHSD 210 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 76.8% |
| African American | 32.2% | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.0% | 12.8% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Lincoln Way CHSD 210 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 69 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 328.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.2% | 13.6% |
School Types
DeKalb CUSD 428
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Lincoln Way CHSD 210
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.