Brentwood Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
Should I attend Brentwood Elementary School or Columbus Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brentwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brentwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
443 students
227 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1810 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
72
19
Grade 1 Students
75
24
Grade 2 Students
72
15
Grade 3 Students
75
24
Grade 4 Students
71
22
Grade 5 Students
76
27
Grade 6 Students
1
25
Grade 7 Students
1
24
Grade 8 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
23%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
33%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
30%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
13%