Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School serves the northern part of Dekalb, IL, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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Hispanic
15%
29%
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Black
56%
16%
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White
16%
45%
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Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
328 students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School offer ?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School part of?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is part of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District.
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