Founders Elementary School

Founders Elementary is centrally located near downtown Dekalb.

Founders Elementary School is apart of the District 428 school district in Dekalb.

Founders Elementary School students coming back from a field trip in Dekalb, IL.

Founders Elementary School busses dropping off students back at the school in Dekalb.

Founders Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

821 S 7th St, Dekalb, IL

DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428

591 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Gina Greenwald

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
7.5%

Reading Proficiency
9%

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

7.5%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

27.5%

Test Scores

Equity

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Student Diversity

Male

53.8%

Female

46.2%

Hispanic

40.6%

Black

29%

White

21.9%

Two or more races

7.7%

Native American

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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List Price Range

$140K - $511K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$254,532

Median Lot Size

10,672 Sq Ft

% Renters

62%

Household Income

$65,699

% of College Grads

35.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,033 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

83.2%

Homes for Sale

$250,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,320 Sq Ft
208 W Locust St

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Rare opportunity to own in DeKalb's incredible "Elwood Historic District". A beautiful Victorian with major curb-appeal centrally located a block from Lincoln Highway. This 4 bedroom up, 2 bath home is located on wide, tree-lined Locust Street. Walk or bike easily to NIU campus and downtown shoppin...

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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,572 Sq Ft
208 John St

New 7 days ago
Located just steps from the NIU campus and downtown DeKalb, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath two-story home offers incredible potential for investors or buyers looking to put in some sweat equity. Originally rehabbed in 2020-2021, the property features many big-ticket updates, including a tear-off roof, updat...

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- 2 Baths
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- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
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Dekalb, IL
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$2,650 per month
- 11 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,800 Sq Ft
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de Kalb, IL
Minutes to NIU .HUGE HOUSE. 11 BR, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 3 baths. Landlord pays all utilities including electricity. Rooming house looking to be leased preferably to a single group. (5 to possibly 11) Rent is for 5 but will go up for additional person 200. Minutes to NIU and backs to Kishwauk...

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- University Plaza Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 320+ Sq Ft
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DeKalb, IL
Looking for off-campus student apartments in DeKalb, IL near NIU? University Plaza Apartments provides the best student living for Huskies! Located less than 0.1 miles from the NIU campus, our fully-furnished 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments make walking to class and downtown DeKalb easy. Enjoy high-s...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Cambridge Lakes Charter School

K to 12th
Charter

Aurora Christian Schools

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Cathedral Baptist School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Rotary Park

Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area

Katz Park

Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Grills

DeKalb Square

Multi-Purpose Field

McCormick Park

Baseball/Softball
Grills
Playground

Liberty Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Playground

P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve

Fishing
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field

Lions Park

Basketball
Fishing
Grills

Shipman Park

Picnic Area
Playground

Hallgren Park

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