At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
308
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
57%+3.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Jefferson Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Dekalb, Illinois. The school enrolls 308 students. It is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDeKalb CUSD 428
County17037
CityDekalb
ZIP60115
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171200001451
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment308
White36.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.2%
Black / African American30.8%
Asian6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
36.0%
Hispanic
18.2%
Black
30.8%
Asian
6.8%
Two+
8.1%
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.