Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of DeKalb CUSD 428
3225 Sangamon Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115 · (815) 754-9936
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
328Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
80%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 143
Grade 254
Grade 352
Grade 475
Grade 554
Students
Black · 55%182
White · 16%53
Hispanic · 15%48
Two or more races · 13%43
Asian · 0%1
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
317’20
338’21
342’22
323’23
328’24
Location
3225 Sangamon Dr Dekalb
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.