Founders Elementary School

Founders Elementary is centrally located near downtown Dekalb.

Founders Elementary School is located in Dekalb, IL.

Founders Elementary School is apart of the District 428 school district in Dekalb.

Founders Elementary School students coming back from a field trip in Dekalb, IL.

Founders Elementary School busses dropping off students back at the school in Dekalb.

Founders Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

821 S 7th St, DeKalb, IL

DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428

591 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Gina Greenwald

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
20%

Reading Proficiency
24%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

24%

Math Proficiency

20%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 39
Teachers in First or Second Year 27.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 55.4%	Female 44.6%
Hispanic 44.1%	Black 29.5%
White 18%	Two or more races 7.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/19/2026

This is a wonderful school. Guardians need to remember that your child's success is really dependent on how well you parent at home.

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Founders Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in DeKalb, IL, in the Dekalb neighborhood, and is served by the DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 591 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Founders Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $283,142. Discover additional schools in the area, like Huntley Middle School, Clinton Rosette Middle School, St. Mary School, and more. Learn more about what DeKalb has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Founders Elementary School.

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