- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dekalb, IL
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171200003572
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 328
- students enrolled
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dekalb, IL.
School address
District: Dekalb Cusd 428 · Illinois
NCES ID 171200003572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 171200003572 · Dekalb, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Dekalb High School (2,134 students)
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch 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 328
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
328 students
What this shows Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch compares
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is a shrinking 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
99
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 198 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
White 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch'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
Similar elementary schools in Dekalb
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dekalb, IL. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Dekalb, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Dekalb on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb Cusd 428?
Besides Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch, 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.