How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dekalb High School | Littlejohn Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Dekalb, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 362 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dekalb High School | Littlejohn Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,840 | $16,840 |
| District | Dekalb Cusd 428 | Dekalb Cusd 428 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dekalb High School | Littlejohn Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 27.1% |
| African American | 23.8% | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.6% | 50.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dekalb High School | Littlejohn Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.4% | 20.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1,055 | 89 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.