Cortland Elementary School vs DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortland Elementary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
Dekalb · Public other · Grades PK–PK
281 students
| Measure | Cortland Elementary School Cortland, Illinois | DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1538 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #39905 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 523 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Cortland | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 21.6).
- •Cortland Elementary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 281.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cortland Elementary School better than DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cortland Elementary School and DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Elementary School: 523. DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Elementary School and DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr rank in Illinois?
Cortland Elementary School is 1538th of 2,303 and DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).