At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
328
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+26.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Dekalb, Illinois. The school enrolls 328 students. It is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDeKalb CUSD 428
County17037
CityDekalb
ZIP60115
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171200003572
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment328
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino14.5%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian49.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.6%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
0.6%
Asian
49.2%
Two+
6.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.