Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lettie Brown Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lettie Brown Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lettie Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Lettie Brown Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lettie Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Lettie Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sowers Elementary School, Central Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lettie Brown Elementary School?
359 students attend Lettie Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lettie Brown Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lettie Brown Elementary School?
Lettie Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lettie Brown Elementary School offer ?
Lettie Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lettie Brown Elementary School part of?
Lettie Brown Elementary School is part of Morton CUSD 709 School District.
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