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Littlejohn Elementary School

Littlejohn Elementary School is a public primary school in Dekalb, IL, serving grades K–5, rated C+, with 362 students and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 31% in English Language Arts, 29% in Math and 21% in Science.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
362
Students per teacher
15:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts31%
Math29%
Science21%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic51%
White27%
Black14%
Two or more races8%
Native American0%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-12.6%
Prior-year enrollment
414

Homes assigned to this school

1,244 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Littlejohn Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1121 School St, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone
(815) 754-2258
Website
dist428.org
Setting
Suburb - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171200001453
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School district

Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Common questions

About Littlejohn Elementary School

How is Littlejohn Elementary School rated?

Littlejohn Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 is rated C- overall.

How do students at Littlejohn Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Littlejohn Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 31% in English Language Arts, 29% in Math and 21% in Science.

What grades does Littlejohn Elementary School serve?

Littlejohn Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Littlejohn Elementary School?

362 students attend Littlejohn Elementary School, down from 414 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.

Which homes are assigned to Littlejohn Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,244 residential properties to Littlejohn Elementary School in and around Dekalb. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Littlejohn Elementary School in?

Littlejohn Elementary School is part of Dekalb Community Unit School District 428, which reports 13 schools, 6,771 students and $17,039 of spending per student.