Brigham Elementary School

Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Brigham Elementary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Brigham Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
27%
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Black
17%
17%
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White
36%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.77
This chart display the diversity score of Brigham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brigham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Brigham Elementary School?
240 students attend Brigham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Brigham Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigham Elementary School?
Brigham Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brigham Elementary School offer ?
Brigham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Brigham Elementary School part of?
Brigham Elementary School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day Before Spring Break
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break ( No School)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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