Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Dekalb, IL · DeKalb CUSD 428 · Grades K - 5
1,993rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch 1,993rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31.0% | 58.5% | ▲ 27.5 pts | |
| White | 48.7% | 15.8% | ▼ 32.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 13.3% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 11.1% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 3.2 pts |
Homes near Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Typical home value $261K in zip 60115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Jefferson Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 1.3 mi away983rd of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 48% - 3Littlejohn Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 2.1 mi away1,531st of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 6South Prairie Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 2.8 mi away960th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 2Founders Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.2 mi away1,794th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 20% - 6West Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 3.2 mi away886th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 1Tyler Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.3 mi away1,984th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 2Lincoln Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.4 mi away1,867th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 7Southeast Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 3.7 mi away640th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch in?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district in Dekalb, Illinois.
Is Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch 1,993rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
Black 59%, White 16%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 11% (323 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60115 is $261K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.