Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brownell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Brownell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownell Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Brownell Elementary School is ranked #2565 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Brownell Elementary School?
135 students attend Brownell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Brownell Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownell Elementary School?
Brownell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brownell Elementary School offer ?
Brownell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brownell Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Brownell Elementary School located?
Brownell Elementary School is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
