- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dekalb, IL
Littlejohn Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Littlejohn Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171200001453
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littlejohn Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 362
- students enrolled
Littlejohn Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littlejohn Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dekalb, IL.
School address
District: Dekalb Cusd 428 · Illinois
NCES ID 171200001453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171200001453 · Dekalb, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dekalb High School (2,134 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Dekalb. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Littlejohn Elem School 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 362
Littlejohn Elem School
362 students
What this shows Littlejohn Elem School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littlejohn Elem School compares
Littlejohn Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
89
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 184 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 27.1%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Littlejohn Elem School 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 Littlejohn Elem School.
$18,665
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Littlejohn Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Rosette Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cortland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littlejohn Elem School'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
3 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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Littlejohn Elem School
How many students attend Littlejohn Elem School?
Littlejohn Elem School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dekalb, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlejohn Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlejohn Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littlejohn Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Littlejohn Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Dekalb, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littlejohn Elem School?
Littlejohn Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Littlejohn Elem School rank among public schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, Littlejohn Elem School ranks #1 of 3 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 Littlejohn Elem School, 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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