Brigham Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brigham Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brigham Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
21%
17%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brigham Elementary School?
272 students attend Brigham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Brigham Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigham Elementary School?
Brigham Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brigham Elementary School offer ?
Brigham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Brigham Elementary School part of?
Brigham Elementary School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
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