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DeKalb CUSD 428

Illinois · Public School District
12
Schools
6,840
Students
$19,973
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
62.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

DeKalb CUSD 428 is a public school district in Illinois serving 6,840 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $19,973 is above average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clinton Rosette Middle School06–08615
Huntley Middle School06–08934
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DeKalb High School09–122,083
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev CtrPK–PK231
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,973+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
42%
State
46.9%
Local (property tax)
41.5%
Federal
11.6%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,840
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,973 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DeKalb CUSD 428?
DeKalb CUSD 428 has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,840 students.
How much does DeKalb CUSD 428 spend per student?
DeKalb CUSD 428 spends $19,973 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DeKalb CUSD 428?
62% of students in DeKalb CUSD 428 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DeKalb CUSD 428?
No, DeKalb CUSD 428 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DeKalb CUSD 428 serve?
DeKalb CUSD 428 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DeKalb CUSD 428?
The median opportunity score across schools in DeKalb CUSD 428 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.