Gilson Brown Elementary School
Tel:
(618) 463-2175
Gilson Brown Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Gilson Brown Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Gilson Brown Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-24% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 25-29% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 37% | 17% |
| White | 47% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alton CUSD 11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilson Brown Elementary School is Alton High School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alton Middle School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Godfrey North Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 588 students10
1.8 miles
5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171 1.8 2-5 588 - Alton Early Childhood Grades: PK | 222 students
2.1 miles
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2166 2.1 PK 222 - Alton West Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 2-5 | 586 students10
2.2 miles
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134 2.2 2-5 586 - Alton Eunice Smith Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 198 students
2.6 miles
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077 2.6 K-2 198 - Godfrey Lewis & Clark Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 258 students
3.1 miles
6800 Humbert Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177 3.1 K-1 258
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