Littlejohn Elem School

www.dist428.org

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Littlejohn Elementary School, located at 1121 School St in DeKalb, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb Community Unit School District 428. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic programming, Littlejohn Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding DeKalb neighborhood. The school strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students feel empowered to reach their full potential. Through various school initiatives and collaborative efforts, Littlejohn works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance needed to thrive, reflecting the district’s overall commitment to excellence in public education.

356

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Littlejohn Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	178
Black	54
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
178 (50.0 %)
White
100 (28.1 %)
Black
54 (15.2 %)
Two or More
23 (6.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb CUSD 428
Phone:	(815)754-2258
Website:	http://www.dist428.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Littlejohn Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Littlejohn Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	50.6%
Male	176	49.4%

Elementary School K - 5th