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Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Dekalb, Illinois · DeKalb CUSD 428
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students328
Student:Teacher14.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
328
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+26.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Dekalb, Illinois. The school enrolls 328 students. It is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDeKalb CUSD 428
County17037
CityDekalb
ZIP60115
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171200003572

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment328
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino14.5%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian49.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
0.6%
Asian
49.2%
Two+
6.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)