Overview

Founders Elementary School is a public school in DeKalb, IL. It is one of 8 elementary schools in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.

School Rating

Founders Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
2/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

821 South 7th Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
School leader: Ms Connie Rohlman
(815) 754-3800
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