Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School

2700 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is 0.67, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#421 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
28%
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45-49%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
31%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #421 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nancy Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
560 students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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