Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Founders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Founders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Founders Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Falcons
School Rankings
Founders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2828 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
28%
Black
30%
16%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Elementary School's ranking?
Founders Elementary School is ranked #2828 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Founders Elementary School often compared to?
Founders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Founders Elementary School?
543 students attend Founders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Founders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Elementary School?
Founders Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Founders Elementary School offer ?
Founders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Founders Elementary School part of?
Founders Elementary School is part of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District.
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