Enrollment
281
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dekalb, Illinois, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Illinois schools and 67% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Dekalb Cusd 428 also operates Dekalb High School (2,134 students) and Huntley Middle School (865 students) alongside Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr compares
Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb Cusd 428, which includes Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr.
$16,840
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Dekalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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