North Elementary School vs. Gilson Brown Elementary School
Should you attend North Elementary School or Gilson Brown Elementary 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
Top Rankings
North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Gilson Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 567 students in grades 2-5, North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Gilson Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
2-5
K-1
Total Students
567 students
186 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2589 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
89
Grade 1 Students
-
95
Grade 2 Students
122
2
Grade 3 Students
143
-
Grade 4 Students
142
-
Grade 5 Students
160
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
31%
31%
% White
49%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
14%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
