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Brownstown Elementary School

Summary:

Brownstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Brownstown, Illinois, with 256 students. The school is part of the Brownstown CUSD 201 district, which is ranked 529 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brownstown Elementary School consistently performs below the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 34.4% compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 15.6% compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant over the past few years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 1,073 and 1,268 out of around 2,000 Illinois elementary schools. Brownstown Elementary School's performance is particularly low for its White student subgroup, ranking in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools for this subgroup. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 7.3% in 2019-2020 to 24.0% in 2020-2021, with the most recent data showing a rate of 11.5% in 2023-2024, which is still above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mulberry Grove Elementary School, Patoka Elementary School, and Cowden-Herrick Grade School, Brownstown Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower, and its chronic absenteeism rate is higher. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may be contributing to its challenges. Addressing the factors behind Brownstown Elementary School's low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disparities, could be crucial in driving academic improvement and better preparing students for future success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 460 W South St
       Brownstown, IL  62418-1120

(618) 427-3368

District: Brownstown CUSD 201

SchoolDigger Rank:
1190th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,642 Help


Students who attend Brownstown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brownstown Junior High School
High:    Brownstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Asian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Compare Details Brownstown Elementary School ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brownstown Elementary School is $9,642.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brownstown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownstown Elementary School 1190th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Brownstown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Brownstown CUSD 201:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownstown CUSD 201 529th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brownstown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brownstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.06 1010th 2020 50.0%
2004 71.18 661st 2030 67.4%
2005 66.16 822nd 2022 59.3%
2006 68.59 758th 2086 63.7%
2007 67.62 792nd 2095 62.2%
2008 62.67 971st 2092 53.6%
2009 55.55 1136th 2120 46.4%
2010 57.14 1117th 2139 47.8%
2011 57.16 1131st 2147 47.3%
2012 57.60 1096th 2166 49.4%
2013 44.97 1283rd 2167 40.8%
2014 53.52 1019th 2093 51.3%
2015 49.77 906th 2052 55.8%
2016 63.98 657th 2046 67.9%
2017 53.59 875th 2044 57.2%
2018 42.06 1119th 2037 45.1%
2019 37.13 1269th 2086 39.2%
2021 39.17 1073rd 1948 44.9%
2022 42.60 1121st 2082 46.2%
2023 35.78 1268th 2077 39.0%
2024 38.44 1190th 2067 42.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brownstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.91 955th 1765 45.9%
2019 34.62 1254th 1816 30.9%
2021 45.60 723rd 1514 52.2%
2022 40.33 1014th 1763 42.5%
2023 42.53 992nd 1808 45.1%
2024 39.98 1060th 1793 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Brownstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.69 780th 1964 60.3%
2019 53.93 874th 2019 56.7%
2021 42.17 883rd 1680 47.4%
2022 41.52 1056th 1970 46.4%
2023 41.73 1062nd 1957 45.7%
2024 44.74 985th 1942 49.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Brownstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.22 1419th 1972 28.0%
2019 25.07 1524th 2019 24.5%
2021 31.64 1103rd 1707 35.4%
2022 38.89 1121st 1977 43.3%
2023 28.40 1360th 1984 31.5%
2024 36.85 1151st 1959 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at Brownstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.47 1149th 1463 21.5%
2019 20.62 1237th 1462 15.4%
2021 23.16 1085th 1308 17.0%
2022 23.67 1170th 1425 17.9%
2023 18.62 1235th 1419 13.0%
2024 22.09 1156th 1392 17.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Brownstown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 209 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 210
1990 211 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 212
1991 215 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1992 223 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1993 236 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 240 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 231 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1996 231 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1997 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 265 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 284 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 250 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2002 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 231 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 233 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 235
2008 236 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 241
2009 219 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2010 221 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 225
2011 182 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 187
2012 202 5 0 3 0 0 1 0 211
2013 202 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 210
2014 205 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 216
2015 216 2 0 5 0 2 1 0 226
2016 225 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 231
2017 232 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 236
2018 240 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 243
2019 238 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 241
2020 228 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 231
2021 231 2 0 1 0 1 6 0 241
2022 238 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 245
2023 244 0 1 1 0 0 10 0 256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brownstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 210 12.4 16.9 n/a
1990 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1991 217 12.2 17.7 n/a
1992 225 13.2 17.0 n/a
1993 238 13.4 17.8 n/a
1994 242 14.0 17.3 n/a
1995 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1996 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1997 247 13.5 18.3 n/a
1998 265 14.5 18.3 n/a
1999 284 15.0 18.9 n/a
2000 258 15.0 17.2 n/a
2001 250 15.5 16.1 n/a
2002 224 17.4 12.9 31.3
2003 224 17.4 12.9 31.3
2004 240 16.0 15.0 30.8
2005 235 15.0 15.7 33.2
2006 232 15.6 14.9 37.5
2007 235 16.0 14.7 42.3
2008 241 16.0 15.1 46
2009 226 15.6 14.5 47.3
2010 225 13.0 17.3 49.6
2011 187 13.0 14.3 55.6
2012 211 13.0 16.2 47.9
2013 210 n/a n/a 59.5
2014 216 n/a n/a 63
2015 226 16.0 14.1 64.2
2016 231 15.0 15.4 57.1
2017 236 15.4 15.2 51.3
2018 243 15.4 15.7 51.4
2019 241 17.4 13.8 49
2020 231 16.4 14.0 45.5
2021 241 n/a n/a n/a
2022 245 18.6 13.1 49.8
2023 256 20.5 12.4 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brownstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 210 12.4 16.9 n/a
1990 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1991 217 12.2 17.7 n/a
1992 225 13.2 17.0 n/a
1993 238 13.4 17.8 n/a
1994 242 14.0 17.3 n/a
1995 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1996 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1997 247 13.5 18.3 n/a
1998 265 14.5 18.3 n/a
1999 284 15.0 18.9 n/a
2000 258 15.0 17.2 n/a
2001 250 15.5 16.1 n/a
2002 224 17.4 12.9 31.3
2003 224 17.4 12.9 31.3
2004 240 16.0 15.0 30.8
2005 235 15.0 15.7 33.2
2006 232 15.6 14.9 37.5
2007 235 16.0 14.7 42.3
2008 241 16.0 15.1 46
2009 226 15.6 14.5 47.3
2010 225 13.0 17.3 49.6
2011 187 13.0 14.3 55.6
2012 211 13.0 16.2 47.9
2013 210 n/a n/a 59.5
2014 216 n/a n/a 63
2015 226 16.0 14.1 64.2
2016 231 15.0 15.4 57.1
2017 236 15.4 15.2 51.3
2018 243 15.4 15.7 51.4
2019 241 17.4 13.8 49
2020 231 16.4 14.0 45.5
2021 241 n/a n/a n/a
2022 245 18.6 13.1 49.8
2023 256 20.5 12.4 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Brownstown Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%22.4%100.0%100.0%14.5%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%22.3%100.0%89.7%12.0%10.3%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%26.6%99.6%99.6%13.7%12.9%
201899.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%23.9%99.2%99.2%13.8%10.1%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%26.8%100.0%100.0%15.2%11.5%
202299.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%14.2%13.8%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%13.5%12.0%
202498.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%13.2%9.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brownstown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,710 (26.6%) $4,707 (73.3%) $6,418
2020 $1,841 (24.9%) $5,538 (75.1%) $7,379
2021 $1,890 (27.3%) $5,029 (72.7%) $6,919
2022 $1,890 (27.3%) $5,029 (72.7%) $6,919
2023 $2,018 (19.0%) $8,628 (81.0%) $10,647
2024 $2,061 (21.4%) $7,581 (78.6%) $9,642

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brownstown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1269th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1268th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown Elementary School)15.618
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown CUSD 201)15.618
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownstown Elementary School)2523.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownstown CUSD 201)2523.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown Elementary School)42.930.4
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown CUSD 201)42.930.4
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brownstown Elementary School)28.613
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownstown CUSD 201)28.613
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown Elementary School)41.430.4
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown CUSD 201)41.430.4
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brownstown Elementary School)17.28.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownstown CUSD 201)17.28.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Brownstown Elementary School)41.429.2
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Brownstown CUSD 201)41.429.2
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown Elementary School)22.640
 17.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brownstown CUSD 201)22.640
 17.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brownstown Elementary School)12.910
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brownstown CUSD 201)12.910
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241256
 6.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White238244
 2.5%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%57.4%
 8.5%

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Brownstown Elementary School ranks 1190th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Brownstown Elementary School.

Students at Brownstown Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Brownstown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brownstown Junior High School
High : Brownstown High School


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