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Monroe Elementary School vs. Brimfield Grade School

Should you attend Monroe Elementary School or Brimfield Grade School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Monroe Elementary School
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Brimfield Grade School
216 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Brimfield Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brimfield Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
292 students
403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monroe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brimfield Grade School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monroe Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brimfield Grade School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monroe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brimfield Grade School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Monroe SD 70 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brimfield Grade School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#563 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#646 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monroe Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brimfield Grade School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in IL)
42%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Monroe SD 70 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brimfield Grade School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Monroe SD 70 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brimfield Grade School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Monroe Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brimfield Grade School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
34
Kindergarten Students
29
39
Grade 1 Students
26
37
Grade 2 Students
32
39
Grade 3 Students
35
36
Grade 4 Students
34
38
Grade 5 Students
32
43
Grade 6 Students
29
41
Grade 7 Students
22
50
Grade 8 Students
37
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Monroe SD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brimfield Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Monroe SD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brimfield Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Monroe SD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brimfield Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Monroe SD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brimfield Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monroe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Monroe SD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brimfield Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monroe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Monroe SD 70 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brimfield Grade School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monroe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Monroe SD 70 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brimfield Grade School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monroe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Monroe SD 70 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brimfield Grade School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brimfield CUSD 309 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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