Littlejohn Elementary School

1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Littlejohn 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Littlejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Littlejohn Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Littlejohn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Littlejohn Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
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10-14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Littlejohn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
51%
27%
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Black
14%
17%
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White
27%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Littlejohn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Littlejohn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Littlejohn Elementary School's ranking?
Littlejohn Elementary School is ranked #3141 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Littlejohn Elementary School often compared to?
Littlejohn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Littlejohn Elementary School?
402 students attend Littlejohn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Littlejohn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Littlejohn Elementary School?
Littlejohn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Littlejohn Elementary School offer ?
Littlejohn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Littlejohn Elementary School part of?
Littlejohn Elementary School is part of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District.

School Reviews

5   1/6/2024
The teachers are so nice the kids there have fun and are very kind i went there it was amazing because the people and the teachers were the best i had to move away in 2nd grade and I miss it and I want your kid to be able to gave that same feeling because they deserve it so much!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Olivia Trotter

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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