Is Brentwood Elementary School a good school?

Brentwood Elementary School ranks 984 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Brentwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Brentwood Elementary School?

Students at Brentwood Elementary School are 34% White, 29% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Brentwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Brentwood Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Friendship Junior High School High : Elk Grove High School

Brentwood Elementary School

Summary:

Brentwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving 429 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Community Consolidated School District 59, which is ranked 424 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brentwood Elementary School has been consistently ranked in the middle range of Illinois elementary schools, with a current ranking of 984 out of 2,067 schools and a 3-star rating.

Brentwood Elementary School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 6.2% in 2020-2021 to 28.8% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams, is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.1%) and Mathematics (28.2%) were lower than the district (36.8% and 29.6%) and state (41.2% and 28.4%) averages. Additionally, the school's performance on the IAR exams varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for Asian (1 out of 5 stars) and Hispanic (1 out of 5 stars) students.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Forest View Elementary School and Devonshire School, Brentwood Elementary School generally underperforms, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic proficiency. Despite having higher spending per student ($20,305 in 2022-2023) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, these factors do not appear to have had a significant impact on the school's academic performance, which remains a concern for the school and the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

260 Dulles Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016-2723

(847) 593-4401

District: Community Cons School District 59

SchoolDigger Rank:
984^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,599

Students who attend Brentwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Friendship Junior High School
High:	Elk Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.5%

Hispanic:

29.2%

Asian:

24.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brentwood Elementary School ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Community Cons School District 59. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.75. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Brentwood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Community Cons School District 59. Student population at Brentwood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.5%), Hispanic (29.2%), Asian (24.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brentwood Elementary School is 12.1. 7 elementary schools in the Community Cons School District 59 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Brentwood Elementary School employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brentwood Elementary School is $20,599, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Community Cons School District 59.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brentwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentwood Elementary School 984^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Brentwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Asian students:

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White students:

Community Cons School District 59:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Cons School District 59 424^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brentwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	62.83	911^th	2020	54.9%
2004	72.17	621^st	2030	69.4%
2005	69.68	680^th	2022	66.4%
2006	76.55	443^rd	2086	78.8%
2007	84.33	125^th	2095	94.0%
2008	71.14	678^th	2092	67.6%
2009	73.08	636^th	2120	70.0%
2010	73.60	612^th	2139	71.4%
2011	71.51	676^th	2147	68.5%
2012	78.95	399^th	2166	81.6%
2013	79.19	425^th	2167	80.4%
2014	78.06	442^nd	2093	78.9%
2015	66.74	585^th	2052	71.5%
2016	71.10	533^rd	2046	73.9%
2017	52.57	890^th	2044	56.5%
2018	39.13	1202^nd	2037	41.0%
2019	37.79	1246^th	2086	40.3%
2021	43.60	982^nd	1948	49.6%
2022	56.08	817^th	2082	60.8%
2023	49.39	961^st	2077	53.7%
2024	47.75	984^th	2067	52.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	14.25	717^th	718	0.1%
2019	29.08	632^nd	743	14.9%
2021	41.27	274^th	537	49.0%
2022	67.92	119^th	768	84.5%
2023	54.03	253^rd	788	67.9%
2024	51.20	302^nd	826	63.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	25.00	979^th	1194	18.0%
2021	29.25	458^th	640	28.4%
2022	50.27	407^th	1113	63.4%
2023	47.91	488^th	1156	57.8%
2024	45.16	550^th	1195	54.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.50	967^th	1765	45.2%
2019	44.92	966^th	1816	46.8%
2021	52.34	579^th	1514	61.8%
2022	60.82	528^th	1763	70.1%
2023	43.91	955^th	1808	47.2%
2024	45.82	902^nd	1793	49.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.77	1063^rd	1964	45.9%
2019	42.96	1113^th	2019	44.9%
2021	38.87	944^th	1680	43.8%
2022	61.75	667^th	1970	66.1%
2023	47.72	935^th	1957	52.2%
2024	43.54	1004^th	1942	48.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.09	776^th	907	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.82	1256^th	1972	36.3%
2019	33.25	1326^th	2019	34.3%
2021	42.11	903^rd	1707	47.1%
2022	47.42	931^st	1977	52.9%
2023	50.24	890^th	1984	55.1%
2024	51.32	853^rd	1959	56.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.78	232^nd	242	4.1%
2019	9.33	231^st	243	4.9%
2022	25.47	185^th	226	18.1%
2023	31.30	179^th	237	24.5%
2024	27.72	175^th	219	20.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	32.30	651^st	938	30.6%
2019	31.68	693^rd	955	27.4%
2021	24.29	637^th	742	14.2%
2022	26.07	765^th	954	19.8%
2023	24.19	816^th	970	15.9%
2024	24.12	782^nd	959	18.5%

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Rank History for White students at Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	19.88	1263^rd	1463	13.7%
2019	29.37	1081^st	1462	26.1%
2021	43.67	708^th	1308	45.9%
2022	59.11	543^rd	1425	61.9%
2023	44.40	795^th	1419	44.0%
2024	43.71	785^th	1392	43.6%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, August 28, 2010

The principal is extremely dedicated and involved. Teachers are excellent, really making a difference. They care about student's results. The school organizes numerous events such as: how to improve reading skills, how to help your child study, chat with school psychologist about what to expect from a first grader, how to handle stress of being a parent, etc. All that is intended to help parents, who want to help their kids reach their potential. I have friends whose kids do not get homework at all, or very often. At Brentwood homework is assigned everyday. Reading logs need to be completed everyday. They really emphasize the power of reading, ever over the summer. Kids are encouraged to read with numerous incentives. Behavior and character are also highlighted and fostered, even starting in preschool. Parents are requested to attend first day of school with children, and to be involved in their child's education. I wish they had a little more after school activities. Overall, I am very pleased with this school, and give thumbs up to the principal and staff. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Brentwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	209	5	35	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
1989	211	4	31	7	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	253
1990	218	7	28	14	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	267
1991	213	7	31	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1992	259	12	42	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
1993	266	16	39	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1994	287	20	38	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
1995	285	17	44	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1996	285	17	44	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1997	297	18	52	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	395
1998	330	15	89	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
1999	357	14	111	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
2000	350	21	113	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	510
2001	280	14	109	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
2002	256	14	142	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2003	256	14	142	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2004	255	14	122	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2005	217	19	98	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2006	212	23	88	31	0	n/a	n/a	6	360
2007	218	21	104	39	2	n/a	n/a	10	394
2008	223	24	108	40	1	n/a	n/a	17	413
2009	208	27	109	43	0	n/a	n/a	23	410
2010	212	0	107	47	26	n/a	n/a	45	437
2011	220	35	110	70	1	3	10	0	449
2012	208	27	101	62	2	7	11	0	418
2013	227	27	115	61	1	6	6	0	443
2014	202	25	118	67	2	4	4	0	422
2015	192	25	108	107	4	2	3	0	441
2016	176	32	100	97	2	1	2	0	410
2017	172	35	106	116	3	1	3	0	436
2018	172	34	118	138	3	0	6	0	471
2019	167	33	122	149	3	0	7	0	481
2020	150	31	125	133	4	0	13	0	456
2021	147	29	113	132	3	0	20	0	444
2022	135	34	102	152	3	0	17	0	443
2023	135	36	90	146	3	0	19	0	429
2024	150	35	108	127	3	0	12	0	435

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 Brentwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	19.0	13.7	n/a
1989	253	17.0	14.8	n/a
1990	267	15.0	17.8	n/a
1991	262	17.0	15.4	n/a
1992	339	20.5	16.5	n/a
1993	349	21.5	16.2	n/a
1994	372	20.3	18.3	n/a
1995	379	22.0	17.2	n/a
1996	379	22.0	17.2	n/a
1997	395	22.5	17.6	n/a
1998	460	28.5	16.1	n/a
1999	512	28.0	18.3	n/a
2000	510	30.0	17.0	n/a
2001	430	28.5	15.1	n/a
2002	441	23.5	18.8	15.9
2003	441	23.5	18.8	15.9
2004	421	23.5	17.9	17.6
2005	368	24.0	15.3	13.6
2006	360	25.0	14.4	16.9
2007	394	26.0	15.2	18.8
2008	413	23.0	18.0	21.7
2009	410	29.0	14.1	23.8
2010	437	28.0	15.6	31.6
2011	449	27.0	16.6	27.4
2012	418	27.0	15.4	4.3
2013	443	33.4	13.2	39.1
2014	422	n/a	n/a	39.8
2015	441	26.0	16.9	53.7
2016	410	29.0	14.1	45.9
2017	436	27.0	16.1	53.4
2018	471	27.9	16.8	55.4
2019	481	28.2	17.0	50.7
2020	456	29.5	15.4	48.7
2021	444	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	443	31.0	14.2	51
2023	429	33.7	12.7	59.7
2024	435	35.7	12.1	64.4

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 Brentwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	19.0	13.7	n/a
1989	253	17.0	14.8	n/a
1990	267	15.0	17.8	n/a
1991	262	17.0	15.4	n/a
1992	339	20.5	16.5	n/a
1993	349	21.5	16.2	n/a
1994	372	20.3	18.3	n/a
1995	379	22.0	17.2	n/a
1996	379	22.0	17.2	n/a
1997	395	22.5	17.6	n/a
1998	460	28.5	16.1	n/a
1999	512	28.0	18.3	n/a
2000	510	30.0	17.0	n/a
2001	430	28.5	15.1	n/a
2002	441	23.5	18.8	15.9
2003	441	23.5	18.8	15.9
2004	421	23.5	17.9	17.6
2005	368	24.0	15.3	13.6
2006	360	25.0	14.4	16.9
2007	394	26.0	15.2	18.8
2008	413	23.0	18.0	21.7
2009	410	29.0	14.1	23.8
2010	437	28.0	15.6	31.6
2011	449	27.0	16.6	27.4
2012	418	27.0	15.4	4.3
2013	443	33.4	13.2	39.1
2014	422	n/a	n/a	39.8
2015	441	26.0	16.9	53.7
2016	410	29.0	14.1	45.9
2017	436	27.0	16.1	53.4
2018	471	27.9	16.8	55.4
2019	481	28.2	17.0	50.7
2020	456	29.5	15.4	48.7
2021	444	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	443	31.0	14.2	51
2023	429	33.7	12.7	59.7
2024	435	35.7	12.1	64.4

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.

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