Dekalb Community Unit School District - Cusd 428
- 901 SOUTH 4TH ST
- DE KALB, IL 60115
- (815) 754-2350
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 84.8% | 80.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,881 | $11,055 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.7 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,987 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 358 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,987 | 16.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 195 |
| Kindergarten Students | 451 |
| 1st Grade Students | 510 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 481 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 496 |
| 4th Grade Students | 449 |
| 5th Grade Students | 417 |
| 6th Grade Students | 410 |
| 7th Grade Students | 415 |
| 8th Grade Students | 426 |
| 9th Grade Students | 461 |
| 10th Grade Students | 422 |
| 11th Grade Students | 389 |
| 12th Grade Students | 380 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 121 |
| Hispanic | 1,093 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 778 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,562 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,843 |
| Female | 2,724 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 358 | 16.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 229 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 104 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | - |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 18 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 49 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 27 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $62,998,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $41,341,000 | 65.6% |
| Property Tax | $35,623,000 | 56.5% |
| Other School Systems | $31,000 | 0.05% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $29,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $482,000 | 0.8% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $287,000 | 0.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $231,000 | 0.4% |
| Non-Specified | $54,000 | 0.09% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,426,000 | 2.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,668,000 | 2.6% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $1,510,000 | 2.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,008,000 | 30.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,759,000 | 15.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,424,000 | 3.8% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $137,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $55,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $30,000 | 0.05% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,483,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Programs | $330,000 | 0.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,621,000 | 5.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $169,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,649,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $981,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $313,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $21,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $714,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $611,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $58,672,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $36,829,000 | 62.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $20,571,000 | 35.1% |
| Student Support | $3,413,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,963,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,775,000 | 2.8% |
| School Administration Support | $3,161,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,651,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,637,000 | 5.8% |
| Other Support Services | $1,971,000 | 3.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,272,000 | 2.2% |
| Food Services | $1,270,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Services | $2,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 84.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 341 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 42 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dekalb Community Unit School District - Cusd 428
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 5,987
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 358
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CHESEBRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
900 Garden St
Dekalb, IL Public | KG-5 | 267 | 18.1 |  Review This School |
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| CLINTON ROSETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
650 North 1st St
Dekalb, IL Public | 6-8 | 677 | 15.0 |  5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CORTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4418 Maple
Cortland, IL Public | PK-5 | 413 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| DE KALB HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1515 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL Public | 9-12 | 1,652 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| GWENDOLYN BROOKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3225 Sangamon Rd
Dekalb, IL Public | PK-5 | 383 | 21.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HUNTLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
821 South 7th St
Dekalb, IL Public | 6-8 | 574 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL Public | PK-5 | 351 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
220 East Sunset Place
Dekalb, IL Public | KG-5 | 286 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| LITTLEJOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL Public | PK-5 | 480 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| MALTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
507 North 3rd St
Malta, IL Public | KG-5 | 272 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| PAUL T WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL Public | KG-5 | 278 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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| TYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1021 Alden Circle Dr
De Kalb, IL Public | PK-5 | 269 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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