Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Brighton North Primary 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 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brighton North Primary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brighton North Primary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Brighton North Primary School?
293 students attend Brighton North Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Brighton North Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brighton North Primary School?
Brighton North Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brighton North Primary School offer ?
Brighton North Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Brighton North Primary School part of?
Brighton North Primary School is part of Southwestern CUSD 9 School District.
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