GWENDOLYN BROOKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 school district, located in Dekalb, IL with about 316 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, located at 3225 Sangamon Drive in DeKalb, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the DeKalb Community Unit School District 428. Named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former Illinois Poet Laureate, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering an inclusive environment for its diverse student population. The school environment is designed to nurture young learners through a curriculum that balances foundational academics with social-emotional learning, preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The faculty utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of their students, often incorporating technology and collaborative projects to keep learners engaged. With a focus on community building, the school provides various opportunities for parent involvement and extracurricular activities, aiming to create a supportive, positive culture that encourages both individual achievement and collective responsibility.

For more information, contact Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch at (815) 754-9936 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.