Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gwendolyn Brooks 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
59%
17%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
323 students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School offer ?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School part of?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is part of Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
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