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Brownell Elementary School

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Brownell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Chicago, Illinois, with a student population of 135. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brownell Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1320 out of 2067 schools.

Brownell Elementary School faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 58.7% in the 2021-2022 school year, and consistently low academic performance, with only 18.2% of students proficient or better in ELA in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 30.5% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When comparing Brownell to nearby schools within the same district, such as Parker Elementary Community Academy, Dulles Elementary School, and Park Manor Elementary School, it becomes clear that the academic performance challenges are not unique to Brownell, suggesting that the issues facing the school are systemic within the district.

While Brownell Elementary School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending over the past few years, from $13,557 in 2019-2020 to $23,776 in 2022-2023, this increased funding has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the challenges facing the school may be more complex than just a lack of resources. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with African American students performing relatively well compared to their peers in the district and state, but male students and low-socioeconomic status students lagging behind their counterparts.


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Public PK, KG-6

 6741 S Michigan Ave
       Chicago, IL  60637-3920

(773) 535-3030

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1320th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,487 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  135

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Compare Details Brownell Elementary School ranks worse than 63.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 146th among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Brownell Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brownell Elementary School is $28,487, which is the 31st highest among 452 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brownell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownell Elementary School 1320th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Brownell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brownell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brownell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.68 1867th 2020 7.6%
2004 8.92 1844th 2030 9.2%
2005 2.40 1942nd 2022 4.0%
2006 4.55 1987th 2086 4.7%
2007 4.33 2000th 2095 4.5%
2008 13.74 1865th 2092 10.9%
2009 13.77 1899th 2120 10.4%
2010 5.99 2042nd 2139 4.5%
2011 20.24 1832nd 2147 14.7%
2012 8.80 2045th 2166 5.6%
2013 28.51 1614th 2167 25.5%
2014 45.28 1207th 2093 42.3%
2015 36.59 1223rd 2052 40.4%
2016 14.75 1836th 2046 10.3%
2017 16.61 1777th 2044 13.1%
2018 10.52 1949th 2037 4.3%
2019 13.58 1913th 2086 8.3%
2022 15.29 1851st 2082 11.1%
2023 26.83 1475th 2077 29.0%
2024 32.79 1320th 2067 36.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brownell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.14 1662nd 1765 5.8%
2019 21.01 1625th 1816 10.5%
2022 23.70 1458th 1763 17.3%
2023 40.22 1046th 1808 42.1%
2024 44.25 949th 1793 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Brownell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.40 1866th 1964 5.0%
2019 15.19 1814th 2019 10.2%
2022 13.68 1821st 1970 7.6%
2023 22.51 1519th 1957 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Brownell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.03 1926th 1972 2.3%
2019 16.33 1792nd 2019 11.2%
2022 19.03 1635th 1977 17.3%
2023 23.22 1501st 1984 24.3%
2024 13.35 1826th 1959 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Brownell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.49 541st 698 22.5%
2019 28.23 562nd 711 21.0%
2022 38.24 381st 684 44.3%
2023 50.29 261st 692 62.3%
2024 54.58 210th 655 67.9%
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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 Brownell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 349 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 349
1990 n/a 333 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 333
1991 0 384 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 0 351 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 0 396 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 0 357 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 0 366 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 0 366 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 0 405 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 0 394 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 0 411 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 0 413 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2001 0 390 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2002 0 357 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 0 357 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 0 371 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 0 354 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 0 375 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 0 330 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 332
2008 0 285 0 0 1 n/a n/a 4 290
2009 0 301 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2010 1 291 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2011 0 307 0 0 0 0 0 0 307
2012 0 307 0 1 0 0 0 0 308
2013 0 287 0 2 1 0 0 0 290
2014 0 251 0 1 0 0 0 0 252
2015 0 246 0 4 0 0 1 0 251
2016 0 215 0 9 0 0 1 0 225
2017 0 202 0 4 0 0 1 0 207
2018 1 208 0 3 0 0 1 0 213
2019 1 175 0 7 0 0 0 0 183
2020 0 180 0 6 0 0 0 0 186
2021 0 176 0 6 0 0 0 0 182
2022 0 175 0 1 0 0 1 0 177
2023 1 131 0 1 0 0 2 0 135

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 Brownell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 349 19.0 18.3 n/a
1990 333 21.0 15.8 n/a
1991 384 23.0 16.6 n/a
1992 351 23.0 15.2 n/a
1993 396 25.0 15.8 n/a
1994 357 22.0 16.2 n/a
1995 366 21.0 17.4 n/a
1996 366 21.0 17.4 n/a
1997 405 21.0 19.3 n/a
1998 394 19.0 20.7 n/a
1999 411 21.0 19.6 n/a
2000 413 22.0 18.8 n/a
2001 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
2002 358 18.0 19.9 75.7
2003 358 18.0 19.9 75.7
2004 371 15.2 24.4 88.1
2005 354 15.6 22.7 72
2006 375 19.3 19.4 87.2
2007 332 17.0 19.5 88.8
2008 290 16.0 18.1 98.3
2009 301 16.0 18.8 85.7
2010 293 15.0 19.5 99
2011 307 17.0 18.0 99
2012 308 18.0 17.1 97.7
2013 290 14.0 20.6 97.9
2014 252 14.0 18.0 98.8
2015 251 12.0 20.9 98.8
2016 225 9.0 25.0 100
2017 207 9.6 21.3 98.6
2018 213 8.4 25.1 98.6
2019 183 9.0 20.3 99.5
2020 186 10.0 18.6 98.9
2021 182 n/a n/a n/a
2022 177 12.0 14.7 97.2
2023 135 14.0 9.6 97

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 Brownell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 349 19.0 18.3 n/a
1990 333 21.0 15.8 n/a
1991 384 23.0 16.6 n/a
1992 351 23.0 15.2 n/a
1993 396 25.0 15.8 n/a
1994 357 22.0 16.2 n/a
1995 366 21.0 17.4 n/a
1996 366 21.0 17.4 n/a
1997 405 21.0 19.3 n/a
1998 394 19.0 20.7 n/a
1999 411 21.0 19.6 n/a
2000 413 22.0 18.8 n/a
2001 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
2002 358 18.0 19.9 75.7
2003 358 18.0 19.9 75.7
2004 371 15.2 24.4 88.1
2005 354 15.6 22.7 72
2006 375 19.3 19.4 87.2
2007 332 17.0 19.5 88.8
2008 290 16.0 18.1 98.3
2009 301 16.0 18.8 85.7
2010 293 15.0 19.5 99
2011 307 17.0 18.0 99
2012 308 18.0 17.1 97.7
2013 290 14.0 20.6 97.9
2014 252 14.0 18.0 98.8
2015 251 12.0 20.9 98.8
2016 225 9.0 25.0 100
2017 207 9.6 21.3 98.6
2018 213 8.4 25.1 98.6
2019 183 9.0 20.3 99.5
2020 186 10.0 18.6 98.9
2021 182 n/a n/a n/a
2022 177 12.0 14.7 97.2
2023 135 14.0 9.6 97

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

Brownell Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201596.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%25.3%96.1%96.4%10.3%
201698.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%23.9%99.6%90.5%16.2%7.2%
201798.5%98.0%98.0%98.0%22.1%97.6%98.5%16.7%3.9%
201899.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%27.8%99.0%99.5%15.1%12.7%
201998.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%23.1%98.4%97.3%10.8%11.8%
202488.5%92.3%92.3%93.1%96.2%92.3%83.9%10.8%7.7%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $786 (5.8%) $12,654 (94.2%) $13,440
2020 $745 (5.5%) $12,812 (94.5%) $13,557
2021 $2,741 (16.9%) $13,489 (83.1%) $16,229
2022 $2,741 (16.9%) $13,489 (83.1%) $16,229
2023 $3,346 (14.1%) $20,429 (85.9%) $23,776
2024 $4,444 (15.6%) $24,044 (84.4%) $28,487

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brownell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1913th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1475th of 2077 Elementary schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brownell Elementary School)31.810.5
 21.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownell Elementary School)9.15.3
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brownell Elementary School)7.48.3
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brownell Elementary School)04.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brownell Elementary School)10.535.3
 24.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brownell Elementary School)035.3
 35.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Brownell Elementary School)15.837.5
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brownell Elementary School)127.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brownell Elementary School)40
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   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 Students183135
 26.2%
African American175131
 25.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic71
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%97%
 2.4%

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Brownell Elementary School ranks 1320th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Brownell Elementary School.

Students at Brownell Elementary School are 97% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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