DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr vs Founders Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr
Dekalb · Public other · Grades PK–PK
281 students
Founders Elementary School
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr Dekalb, Illinois | Founders Elementary School Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2026 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #46761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 9% |
| city | Dekalb | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.6).
- •Founders Elementary School is the larger school with 565 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 DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr better than Founders Elementary School?
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 DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr and Founders Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr: 281. Founders Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr and Founders Elementary School rank in Illinois?
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr is unranked and Founders Elementary School is 2026th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).