Gilson Brown Elementary School
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 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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