Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Gilson Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Gilson Brown Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Gilson Brown Elementary School?
274 students attend Gilson Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gilson Brown Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilson Brown Elementary School?
Gilson Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilson Brown Elementary School offer ?
Gilson Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Gilson Brown Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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