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Founders Elementary School

Dekalb, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · DeKalb CUSD 428

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About Founders Elementary School

Located in Dekalb, Illinois, Founders Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 565 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Dekalb. With about 38.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.6 students per teacher. DeKalb CUSD 428 School District runs 12 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a small metro area. Families comparing options will find 13 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	821 S 7th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone	(815) 754-3800
School district	DeKalb CUSD 428
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	565
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38.8
Students per teacher	14.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, DeKalb County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171200006172). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Lincoln Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5DeKalb, IL · 0.4 mi Beyond One Barb Transition CenterPublic · Grades 12Dekalb · 0.4 mi Huntley Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Dekalb · 0.7 mi Tyler Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5De Kalb, IL · 0.8 mi Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8DeKalb, IL · 1.1 mi Littlejohn Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5DeKalb, IL · 1.4 mi Jefferson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Dekalb · 1.9 mi St Mary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Dekalb · 2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Founders Elementary School serve?

Founders Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Founders Elementary School?

Founders Elementary School reported 565 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Elementary School?

About 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 565 students and 38.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Founders Elementary School a public or charter school?

Founders Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Founders Elementary School in?

Founders Elementary School is part of DeKalb CUSD 428 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/dekalb-cusd-428-school-district/

Where is Founders Elementary School located?

Founders Elementary School is at 821 S 7th St, Dekalb, IL 60115. The phone number is (815) 754-3800.

How many other schools are near Founders Elementary School?

There are 13 other schools within 5 miles of Founders Elementary School in our directory.