Brown Elementary School serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
142 students attend Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Brown Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Elementary School offer ?
Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Brown Elementary School part of?
Brown Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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