At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
293
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
66%+12.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Malta Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Malta, Illinois. The school enrolls 293 students. It is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDeKalb CUSD 428
County17037
CityMalta
ZIP60150
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171200004019
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment293
White36.9%
Hispanic / Latino18.1%
Black / African American38.2%
Asian2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
36.9%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
38.2%
Asian
2.0%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.