- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dekalb, IL
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171200006340
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 281
- students enrolled
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dekalb, IL.
School address
District: Dekalb Cusd 428 · Illinois
NCES ID 171200006340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+25.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 171200006340 · Dekalb, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 23.4:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Dekalb High School (2,134 students)
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+25.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dekalb High Sc
Dekalb High School
2,134 students
- Huntley Middle
Huntley Middle School
865 students
- Clinton Rosett 575
Clinton Rosette Middle School
575 students
- Founders Eleme 565
Founders Elementary School
565 students
- Cortland Eleme 523
Cortland Elementary School
523 students
- This school 281
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
281 students
What this shows Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr compares
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,665
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 28.8%
White 25.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dekalb Cusd 428 reports $18,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Rosette Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cortland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
How many students attend Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr?
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dekalb, IL. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 58.
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 23.4:1, which is 67% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Dekalb, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr?
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr rank among public schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dekalb, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dekalb on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb Cusd 428?
Besides Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr, Dekalb Cusd 428 also operates Dekalb High School (2,134 students), Huntley Middle School (865 students), and Clinton Rosette Middle School (575 students). See the Dekalb Cusd 428 district page for the complete list.