Summary:
Littlejohn Elementary School is a public elementary school located in DeKalb, Illinois, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 356. The school is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district, which is ranked 747 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Littlejohn Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a ranking between 1400-1800 out of over 2,000 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with only 19.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and 9.8% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 75.84% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a significant population of minority students, with 27.8% African American and 27.5% Hispanic students. Despite an increase in per-student spending, from $11,170 in 2019-2020 to $17,625 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not shown significant improvement.
Interestingly, the nearby Jefferson Elementary School, located just 0.97 miles from Littlejohn, has significantly higher academic performance, with 29.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 37.1% in Math. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Littlejohn to learn from and collaborate with other successful schools within the DeKalb CUSD 428 district. Addressing the underlying issues, such as providing targeted support and resources for students, improving attendance, and strengthening instructional practices, will be crucial for Littlejohn Elementary School to make meaningful progress in improving student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
DeKalb CUSD 428
SchoolDigger Rank:
1600th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,676
Students who attend Littlejohn Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 356
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
50.0%
White:
28.1%
African American:
15.2%
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Two or more races:
6.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%
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