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152 Total Sales
5 in Attendance Zone
$160K - $500K Price Range
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
3225 Sangamon Dr,
Dekalb, IL
DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428
School Details
Head of School
Shahran Spears
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
C
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.5%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
59.6%
White
17%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/3/2024
I was a student from 2016-2022 in my five years attend Brooks, I have gained a lot of trauma and super sensitive hearing from all the yelling by the teachers. My parents and I couldn’t move because we were struggling. In my third year of attending during COVID I learned that I would be out of DeKalb...
3/26/2021
Overall my view is positive on this school. I have 3 children that have attended this school over the years. All 3 of them were prepared to excel in middle and high school from an academic standpoint. The teachers and staff have been involved in making sure that the students are challenged at each l...
8/24/2018
I think all schools have their difficulties. The last few years have been very difficult for students and parents at Brooks. There have been been events I have kept my daughter home , due to concerns of safety. When trust is broken between parent and school, it is very difficult to rebuild BUT not i...
6/14/2018
I enjoyed alot of things and so did my daughter. They always had fun things going on! I also volunteered alot and I must say Brooks has some very bad misbehaved children. I give the teachers props!
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$171K - $522K
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$272,781
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Average Household Income
$67,362
% of College Grads
35.5%
Median Age
29
Average House Size
2,061 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$825 - $1,250 per month
- The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive
- Studio - 4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 808 Ridge Dr
- DeKalb, IL
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Sycamore Community Park
Founders Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Sycamore Rotary Lake Park
Boynton Park
Old Mill Park
Citizens Memorial Sports Complex
Wetzel Park
Great Western Nature Trail
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Charley Laing Memorial Park
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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Dekalb, IL, in the Sycamore neighborhood, and is served by the DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 323 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $272,781. Discover additional schools in the area, like De Kalb High School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School, Cathedral Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Dekalb has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School.