Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 321
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 16:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
3225 Sangamon Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
2/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness5/10
Community Reviews
I was a student from 2016-2022 in my five years attend Brooks, I have gained a lot of trauma and super sensitive hearing from all the yelling by the teachers. My parents and I couldn’t move because we were struggling. In my third year of attending during COVID I learned that I would be out of DeKalb
Posted by a community member on 5/3/2024Overall my view is positive on this school. I have 3 children that have attended this school over the years. All 3 of them were prepared to excel in middle and high school from an academic standpoint. The teachers and staff have been involved in making sure that the students are challenged at each l
Posted by a parent on 3/26/2021I think all schools have their difficulties. The last few years have been very difficult for students and parents at Brooks. There have been been events I have kept my daughter home , due to concerns of safety. When trust is broken between parent and school, it is very difficult to rebuild BUT not i
Posted by a parent on 8/24/2018I enjoyed alot of things and so did my daughter. They always had fun things going on! I also volunteered alot and I must say Brooks has some very bad misbehaved children. I give the teachers props!
Posted by a parent on 6/13/2018This school is fantastic! Although I wish the district would diversify it's staff more! I am the parent of a kindergarten student...and she absolutely loves her teacher. She is by far the best kindergarten teacher in the building. She allows the "kiddos" as she calls them to learn through movement a
Posted by a community member on 6/2/2015Nearby Schools
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6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe began our time at this school with excellent experiences, but the limitations in place now due to the school board's fiscal decisions and the state's reduced funding have negatively affected the quality of the education my child receives now.Parent Review8y ago - International Montessori Academy
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DeKalb schools - Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is located at 3225 Sangamon Road, DeKalb IL 60115. Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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