Is Littlejohn Elementary School a good school?

Littlejohn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Illinois elementary schools.

How many students attend Littlejohn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Littlejohn Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Littlejohn Elementary School?

Students at Littlejohn Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 29% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Littlejohn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Littlejohn Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Clinton Rosette Middle School High : DeKalb High School

Littlejohn Elementary School

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.

Detail:

Public K-5

1121 School St
DeKalb, IL 60115-2574

(815) 754-2258

District: DeKalb CUSD 428

SchoolDigger Rank:
1600^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,676

Students who attend Littlejohn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clinton Rosette Middle School
High:	DeKalb High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 361

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.3%

White:

29.4%

African American:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Littlejohn Elementary School ranks worse than 77.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb CUSD 428 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Littlejohn Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.3%), White (29.4%), African American (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Littlejohn Elementary School is 14.7, which is the 4^th best among 8 elementary schools in the DeKalb CUSD 428 School District. (See more...)

Compare Littlejohn Elementary School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Littlejohn Elementary School is $18,676. 5 elementary schools in the DeKalb CUSD 428 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Littlejohn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Littlejohn Elementary School 1600^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Littlejohn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

DeKalb CUSD 428:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb CUSD 428 747^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Littlejohn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	61.34	947^th	2020	53.1%
2004	52.89	1165^th	2030	42.6%
2005	69.56	682^nd	2022	66.3%
2006	64.93	888^th	2086	57.4%
2007	57.66	1113^th	2095	46.9%
2008	45.60	1356^th	2092	35.2%
2009	51.79	1234^th	2120	41.8%
2010	37.20	1535^th	2139	28.2%
2011	46.16	1369^th	2147	36.2%
2012	52.00	1246^th	2166	42.5%
2013	45.65	1255^th	2167	42.1%
2014	33.57	1455^th	2093	30.5%
2015	60.26	710^th	2052	65.4%
2016	41.56	1140^th	2046	44.3%
2017	29.99	1410^th	2044	31.0%
2018	19.43	1671^st	2037	18.0%
2019	18.39	1774^th	2086	15.0%
2021	22.27	1499^th	1948	23.0%
2022	28.62	1427^th	2082	31.5%
2023	24.76	1527^th	2077	26.5%
2024	22.73	1600^th	2067	22.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	24.31	661^st	718	7.9%
2019	21.00	714^th	743	3.9%
2021	34.45	381^st	537	29.1%
2022	22.14	743^rd	768	3.3%
2023	24.35	720^th	788	8.6%
2024	24.11	754^th	826	8.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	27.41	579^th	763	24.1%
2019	44.81	542^nd	1194	54.6%
2022	27.54	843^rd	1113	24.3%
2023	50.70	446^th	1156	61.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.17	1579^th	1765	10.5%
2019	23.25	1560^th	1816	14.1%
2021	37.32	926^th	1514	38.8%
2022	37.19	1094^th	1763	37.9%
2023	27.81	1394^th	1808	22.9%
2024	27.38	1388^th	1793	22.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	21.35	1574^th	1964	19.9%
2019	19.08	1718^th	2019	14.9%
2021	22.50	1314^th	1680	21.8%
2022	33.08	1245^th	1970	36.8%
2023	22.28	1524^th	1957	22.1%
2024	19.90	1593^rd	1942	18.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	18.61	1687^th	1972	14.5%
2019	19.68	1694^th	2019	16.1%
2021	19.56	1415^th	1707	17.1%
2022	25.62	1421^st	1977	28.1%
2023	28.42	1359^th	1984	31.5%
2024	26.04	1417^th	1959	27.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	14.75	693^rd	698	0.7%
2019	27.68	569^th	711	20.0%
2023	27.32	560^th	692	19.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.78	845^th	938	9.9%
2019	19.28	879^th	955	8.0%
2021	28.92	559^th	742	24.7%
2022	16.76	915^th	954	4.1%
2023	19.24	899^th	970	7.3%
2024	18.01	888^th	959	7.4%

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Rank History for White students at Littlejohn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.42	1255^th	1463	14.2%
2019	16.87	1298^th	1462	11.2%
2022	46.61	752^nd	1425	47.2%
2023	53.68	637^th	1419	55.1%
2024	24.68	1112^th	1392	20.1%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Littlejohn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	335	20	1	32	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	388
1989	324	21	5	26	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	376
1990	362	22	4	26	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	414
1991	349	25	7	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1992	381	24	3	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1993	351	19	13	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1994	362	13	14	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1995	375	22	17	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1996	375	22	17	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1997	370	27	12	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	475
1998	381	18	8	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1999	357	20	9	75	2	n/a	n/a	0	463
2000	301	17	4	86	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
2001	316	23	6	95	2	n/a	n/a	0	442
2002	327	24	8	109	3	n/a	n/a	0	471
2003	327	24	8	109	3	n/a	n/a	0	471
2004	298	33	2	124	3	n/a	n/a	0	460
2005	270	36	3	157	3	n/a	n/a	2	471
2006	230	37	3	177	3	n/a	n/a	10	460
2007	224	43	3	216	2	n/a	n/a	9	497
2008	216	37	3	235	2	n/a	n/a	17	510
2009	197	36	5	212	1	n/a	n/a	29	480
2010	176	52	5	213	0	n/a	n/a	34	480
2011	155	48	4	241	0	0	22	0	470
2012	192	54	1	92	0	0	32	0	371
2013	201	53	3	88	0	0	25	0	370
2014	180	58	2	87	0	0	28	0	355
2015	176	62	2	76	0	0	23	0	339
2016	176	52	2	77	0	0	21	0	328
2017	160	55	1	185	2	0	24	0	427
2018	163	61	2	204	1	1	21	0	453
2019	144	56	1	209	1	0	23	0	434
2020	130	48	0	208	1	0	27	0	414
2021	107	52	1	200	1	0	29	0	390
2022	109	58	1	203	1	0	30	0	402
2023	100	54	0	178	1	0	23	0	356
2024	106	47	0	178	1	0	29	0	361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Littlejohn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	388	16.0	24.2	n/a
1989	376	16.0	23.5	n/a
1990	414	18.5	22.3	n/a
1991	413	20.0	20.6	n/a
1992	452	22.0	20.5	n/a
1993	422	23.0	18.3	n/a
1994	431	23.5	18.3	n/a
1995	479	26.0	18.4	n/a
1996	479	26.0	18.4	n/a
1997	475	25.3	18.8	n/a
1998	474	26.2	18.1	n/a
1999	463	25.9	17.9	n/a
2000	409	26.0	15.7	n/a
2001	442	30.0	14.7	n/a
2002	471	31.0	15.2	28.5
2003	471	31.0	15.2	28.5
2004	460	31.0	14.8	33.5
2005	471	30.7	15.3	35.4
2006	460	31.0	14.8	40.2
2007	497	30.0	16.6	43.2
2008	510	31.0	16.5	60.6
2009	480	33.6	14.3	52.8
2010	480	27.0	17.7	63.2
2011	470	24.0	19.5	66
2012	371	19.0	19.5	62.8
2013	370	28.3	13.0	66.5
2014	355	19.0	18.6	62.5
2015	339	21.0	16.1	69
2016	328	19.0	17.2	63.1
2017	427	22.6	18.8	78.2
2018	453	23.4	19.3	76.6
2019	434	23.9	18.1	75.8
2020	414	24.2	17.1	71.3
2021	390	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	402	26.7	15.0	67.4
2023	356	25.7	13.8	75.8
2024	361	24.5	14.7	76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Littlejohn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	388	16.0	24.2	n/a
1989	376	16.0	23.5	n/a
1990	414	18.5	22.3	n/a
1991	413	20.0	20.6	n/a
1992	452	22.0	20.5	n/a
1993	422	23.0	18.3	n/a
1994	431	23.5	18.3	n/a
1995	479	26.0	18.4	n/a
1996	479	26.0	18.4	n/a
1997	475	25.3	18.8	n/a
1998	474	26.2	18.1	n/a
1999	463	25.9	17.9	n/a
2000	409	26.0	15.7	n/a
2001	442	30.0	14.7	n/a
2002	471	31.0	15.2	28.5
2003	471	31.0	15.2	28.5
2004	460	31.0	14.8	33.5
2005	471	30.7	15.3	35.4
2006	460	31.0	14.8	40.2
2007	497	30.0	16.6	43.2
2008	510	31.0	16.5	60.6
2009	480	33.6	14.3	52.8
2010	480	27.0	17.7	63.2
2011	470	24.0	19.5	66
2012	371	19.0	19.5	62.8
2013	370	28.3	13.0	66.5
2014	355	19.0	18.6	62.5
2015	339	21.0	16.1	69
2016	328	19.0	17.2	63.1
2017	427	22.6	18.8	78.2
2018	453	23.4	19.3	76.6
2019	434	23.9	18.1	75.8
2020	414	24.2	17.1	71.3
2021	390	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	402	26.7	15.0	67.4
2023	356	25.7	13.8	75.8
2024	361	24.5	14.7	76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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