Enrollment
362
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171200001453
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Littlejohn Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Littlejohn Elem School
Littlejohn Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dekalb, Illinois, enrolling 362 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 362 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 184 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dekalb's elementary schools, it stands alongside Founders Elementary School (565 students): Littlejohn Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Dekalb Cusd 428 also operates Dekalb High School (2,134 students) and Huntley Middle School (865 students) alongside Littlejohn Elem School.
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 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% 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
$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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 362 Top 52% in Illinois - larger than 48% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171200001453
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.4%
In-school suspensions 89
Out-of-school suspensions 93
Expulsions 184
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb Cusd 428, which includes Littlejohn Elem School.
$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 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 | Similar 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
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Dekalb
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Littlejohn Elem School a good school?
Littlejohn Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.