Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brookdale Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookdale Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
15%
17%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Brookdale Elementary School's ranking?
Brookdale Elementary School is ranked #1117 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Brookdale Elementary School often compared to?
Brookdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Brookdale Elementary School?
501 students attend Brookdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Brookdale Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookdale Elementary School?
Brookdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookdale Elementary School offer ?
Brookdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brookdale Elementary School part of?
Brookdale Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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