Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Founders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Founders Elementary School serves the eastern part of Dekalb, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Founders Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Founders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2828 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Elementary School's ranking?
Founders Elementary School is ranked #2828 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Founders Elementary School often compared to?
Founders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Founders Elementary School?
565 students attend Founders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Founders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Founders Elementary School?
Founders Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Founders Elementary School offer ?
Founders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Founders Elementary School part of?
Founders Elementary School is part of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District.
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