At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
328
DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center: 281 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center
DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Dekalb. It is one of 14 current school records connected to DeKalb CUSD 428. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (35.6%) and Black (28.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.6%
- Hispanic35.6%
- Black28.8%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in DeKalb CUSD 428
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
272 reported students
Malta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
293 reported students
Tyler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
265 reported students
Jefferson Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
308 reported students
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
328 reported students
Littlejohn Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Public schools near DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley Middle School Middle · DeKalb CUSD 428 | 06–08 | 865 | under 0.1 mi |
| Beyond One Barb Transition Center High · DeKalb CUSD 428 | 12–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb CUSD 428 | KG–05 | 272 | 0.4 mi |
| Founders Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb CUSD 428 | KG–05 | 565 | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb CUSD 428 | KG–05 | 265 | 0.8 mi |
| Clinton Rosette Middle School Middle · DeKalb CUSD 428 | 06–08 | 575 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center
What grades does DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center serve?
DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in DeKalb CUSD 428.
How many students attend DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center?
DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 281 students and 13.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on DeKalb CUSD 428 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center in?
DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center is part of DeKalb CUSD 428, based in Dekalb, IL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near DeKalb Early Learning and Development Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Huntley Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Beyond One Barb Transition Center (0.3 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.