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Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch

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

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About Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is a public school in Dekalb, Illinois, serving kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 328 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Dekalb. With about 23.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a small metro area. Families comparing options will find 17 other schools within 5 miles. DeKalb CUSD 428 School District runs 12 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	3225 Sangamon Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone	(815) 754-9936
School district	DeKalb CUSD 428
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	328
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23.4
Students per teacher	14
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 171200003572). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch serve?

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch reported 328 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?

About 14 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 328 students and 23.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch a public or charter school?

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch in?

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch located?

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is at 3225 Sangamon Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115. The phone number is (815) 754-9936.

How many other schools are near Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?

There are 17 other schools within 5 miles of Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch in our directory.