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Founders Elementary School

821 S 7Th St, Dekalb, IL 60115, United States

+1 (815) 754-3800

http://www.dist428.org

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Founders Elementary School Overview

About This School

Founders Elementary School is a public elementary in Dekalb, Illinois, serving 565 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 9% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 38 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The student body at the school is composed of 56% male and 44% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 44% Hispanic, 30% Black, 18% White, and 8% students of two or more races.

565

Total Students

K-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts9%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Dekalb County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Founders Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

English Language Arts

City Avg: 16%State Avg: 28%

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Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.9:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

Students per Counselor

Founders Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Founders Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.75%

Male

44.25%

Female

Total Enrollment: 565 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White18.23%

Hispanic43.89%

Asian0.18%

Black29.56%

Two or More Races7.61%

Native American0.35%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Founders Elementary School

Q: What is Founders Elementary School?

A: Founders Elementary School is a elementary public located in Dekalb.

Q: How many students attend Founders Elementary School?

A: Founders Elementary School has approximately 565 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Founders Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Founders Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Founders Elementary School - Dekalb, IL

Quick Facts about Founders Elementary School
School Name	Founders Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	821 S 7Th St, Dekalb, IL 60115, Dekalb, IL
County	Dekalb County
Phone	+1 (815) 754-3800
Total Students	565
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	9%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Founders Elementary School

What is Founders Elementary School?

Founders Elementary School is a elementary public located in Dekalb.

How many students attend Founders Elementary School?

Founders Elementary School has approximately 565 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Founders Elementary School is 14:1.

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