Brigham Elementary School serves 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
Top Rankings
Brigham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
17%
17%
White
36%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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Event
Date
Pre-K last day
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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