Brighton West Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Brighton West Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Brighton West Elementary School?
139 students attend Brighton West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Brighton West Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brighton West Elementary School?
Brighton West Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brighton West Elementary School offer ?
Brighton West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Brighton West Elementary School part of?
Brighton West Elementary School is part of Southwestern Community Unit School District 9.

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