Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center's student population of 289 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
28%
17%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center?
289 students attend Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center?
Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center offer ?
Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center part of?
Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center is part of Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
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