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Jefferson Elem School

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

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About Jefferson Elem School

Jefferson Elem School is a public school in Dekalb, Illinois, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 308 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Dekalb. With about 27.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.2 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. Within 5 miles there are 18 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	211 McCormick Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone	(815) 754-2263
School district	DeKalb CUSD 428
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	308
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.6
Students per teacher	11.2
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 171200001451). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

DeKalb High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Dekalb · 0.5 mi Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8DeKalb, IL · 0.8 mi Littlejohn Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5DeKalb, IL · 1 mi Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchPublic · Grades K to 5Dekalb · 1.3 mi Founders Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Dekalb · 1.9 mi Tyler Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5De Kalb, IL · 2.1 mi Lincoln Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5DeKalb, IL · 2.2 mi Beyond One Barb Transition CenterPublic · Grades 12Dekalb · 2.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Jefferson Elem School serve?

Jefferson Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?

Jefferson Elem School reported 308 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?

About 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 308 students and 27.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Jefferson Elem School a public or charter school?

Jefferson Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?

Jefferson Elem 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 Jefferson Elem School located?

Jefferson Elem School is at 211 McCormick Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115. The phone number is (815) 754-2263.

How many other schools are near Jefferson Elem School?

There are 18 other schools within 5 miles of Jefferson Elem School in our directory.