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Lettie Brown Elementary School

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Lettie Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Morton, Illinois, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 360 students. The school is part of the Morton CUSD 709 district, which is ranked 74 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lettie Brown Elementary School has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating its strong academic performance.

Lettie Brown Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 62.3%, compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 53.4%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance in Science is also impressive, with 79.6% of students proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 53.2%. Lettie Brown Elementary School's performance is consistently strong across different student subgroups, including female, male, white, and special education students, indicating a well-rounded and equitable education.

When compared to nearby schools in the Morton CUSD 709 district, such as Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School, Lettie Brown Elementary School outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. However, when compared to schools outside the Morton CUSD 709 district, such as those in the East Peoria School District 86 and District 50 Schools, Lettie Brown Elementary School's performance is significantly higher, highlighting the strong academic environment within the Morton CUSD 709 district.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2550 N Morton Ave
       Morton, IL  61550-1128

(309) 266-5309

District: Morton CUSD 709

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,057 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Asian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Compare Details Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Morton CUSD 709 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.15. (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 Lettie Brown Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Morton CUSD 709 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lettie Brown Elementary School is $11,057. 2 elementary schools in the Morton CUSD 709 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lettie Brown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lettie Brown Elementary School 206th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Lettie Brown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Morton CUSD 709:

SchoolDigger ranks Morton CUSD 709 74th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lettie Brown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lettie Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.43 266th 2020 86.8%
2004 79.92 339th 2030 83.3%
2005 77.92 375th 2022 81.5%
2006 78.11 380th 2086 81.8%
2007 77.59 382nd 2095 81.8%
2008 83.87 187th 2092 91.1%
2009 84.32 167th 2120 92.1%
2010 90.03 12th 2139 99.4%
2011 86.63 86th 2147 96.0%
2012 86.45 78th 2166 96.4%
2013 89.10 159th 2167 92.7%
2014 89.76 136th 2093 93.5%
2015 83.73 303rd 2052 85.2%
2016 86.72 239th 2046 88.3%
2017 86.53 226th 2044 88.9%
2018 85.73 242nd 2037 88.1%
2019 88.57 187th 2086 91.0%
2021 91.43 137th 1948 93.0%
2022 89.99 174th 2082 91.6%
2023 90.15 180th 2077 91.3%
2024 89.15 206th 2067 90.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lettie Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.74 138th 1194 88.4%
2021 72.86 106th 640 83.4%
2024 66.45 289th 1195 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lettie Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.49 288th 1964 85.3%
2019 83.89 249th 2019 87.7%
2021 93.27 75th 1680 95.5%
2022 86.07 233rd 1970 88.2%
2023 83.71 267th 1957 86.4%
2024 88.96 178th 1942 90.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lettie Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.53 241st 1972 87.8%
2019 88.87 160th 2019 92.1%
2021 84.91 188th 1707 89.0%
2022 88.98 171st 1977 91.4%
2023 90.73 140th 1984 92.9%
2024 87.10 217th 1959 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lettie Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.51 270th 1463 81.5%
2019 80.48 202nd 1462 86.2%
2021 87.76 103rd 1308 92.1%
2022 80.58 200th 1425 86.0%
2023 79.15 223rd 1419 84.3%
2024 77.17 245th 1392 82.4%
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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 Lettie Brown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 80 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 81
1990 81 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 82
1991 155 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1992 239 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 303 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 247 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 300 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 300 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 311 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 292 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 304 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 306 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 302 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 284 6 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 284 6 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 278 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2005 279 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 2 290
2006 276 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 3 289
2007 281 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 4 297
2008 266 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 2 281
2009 277 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 286
2010 293 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 6 306
2011 291 8 5 6 0 0 6 0 316
2012 297 10 6 8 0 0 5 0 326
2013 310 8 7 9 0 0 5 0 339
2014 312 8 9 6 0 0 6 0 341
2015 298 8 9 8 0 0 9 0 332
2016 314 13 7 8 0 0 9 0 351
2017 324 13 6 6 0 0 12 0 361
2018 306 16 6 9 0 0 9 0 346
2019 306 14 7 6 0 0 13 0 346
2020 333 9 5 8 0 0 10 0 365
2021 305 8 8 11 0 0 13 0 345
2022 321 5 9 11 0 0 13 0 359
2023 329 0 10 10 0 0 11 0 360

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 Lettie Brown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 81 3.0 27.0 n/a
1990 82 4.0 20.5 n/a
1991 156 7.5 20.8 n/a
1992 243 12.0 20.2 n/a
1993 308 14.5 21.2 n/a
1994 253 14.1 17.9 n/a
1995 305 16.7 18.3 n/a
1996 305 16.7 18.3 n/a
1997 314 17.7 17.7 n/a
1998 295 16.5 17.9 n/a
1999 304 17.2 17.7 n/a
2000 310 17.2 18.0 n/a
2001 307 18.8 16.3 n/a
2002 294 19.0 15.5 6.1
2003 294 19.0 15.5 6.1
2004 284 16.9 16.8 3.2
2005 290 16.0 18.1 5.2
2006 289 16.0 18.1 3.8
2007 297 14.0 21.2 4.4
2008 281 14.0 20.1 6.8
2009 286 16.0 17.9 6
2010 306 15.0 20.4 8.3
2011 316 16.0 19.7 8.5
2012 326 16.0 20.3 9.5
2013 339 20.4 16.5 11.8
2014 341 18.0 18.9 12.3
2015 332 19.0 17.4 13.6
2016 351 20.0 17.5 10.8
2017 361 19.0 19.0 12.5
2018 346 21.5 16.0 8.1
2019 346 21.3 16.2 7.8
2020 365 19.6 18.5 11.2
2021 345 n/a n/a n/a
2022 359 19.6 18.2 9.2
2023 360 19.8 18.1 6.1

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 Lettie Brown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 81 3.0 27.0 n/a
1990 82 4.0 20.5 n/a
1991 156 7.5 20.8 n/a
1992 243 12.0 20.2 n/a
1993 308 14.5 21.2 n/a
1994 253 14.1 17.9 n/a
1995 305 16.7 18.3 n/a
1996 305 16.7 18.3 n/a
1997 314 17.7 17.7 n/a
1998 295 16.5 17.9 n/a
1999 304 17.2 17.7 n/a
2000 310 17.2 18.0 n/a
2001 307 18.8 16.3 n/a
2002 294 19.0 15.5 6.1
2003 294 19.0 15.5 6.1
2004 284 16.9 16.8 3.2
2005 290 16.0 18.1 5.2
2006 289 16.0 18.1 3.8
2007 297 14.0 21.2 4.4
2008 281 14.0 20.1 6.8
2009 286 16.0 17.9 6
2010 306 15.0 20.4 8.3
2011 316 16.0 19.7 8.5
2012 326 16.0 20.3 9.5
2013 339 20.4 16.5 11.8
2014 341 18.0 18.9 12.3
2015 332 19.0 17.4 13.6
2016 351 20.0 17.5 10.8
2017 361 19.0 19.0 12.5
2018 346 21.5 16.0 8.1
2019 346 21.3 16.2 7.8
2020 365 19.6 18.5 11.2
2021 345 n/a n/a n/a
2022 359 19.6 18.2 9.2
2023 360 19.8 18.1 6.1

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

Lettie Brown Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201596.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%13.1%96.9%96.9%
201697.7%97.4%97.4%97.4%18.5%97.7%82.6%3.7%14.8%
201797.8%97.5%97.5%97.5%17.0%97.2%97.8%3.9%13.1%
201897.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%15.7%97.4%97.4%15.7%
201998.3%97.7%97.7%97.7%15.3%97.4%98.3%15.3%
202198.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%14.2%
202298.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.8%14.7%
202397.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%15.0%
202498.6%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.6%98.0%98.6%14.1%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $171 (1.8%) $9,455 (98.2%) $9,627
2020 $59 (0.6%) $9,382 (99.4%) $9,441
2021 $620 (6.0%) $9,779 (94.0%) $10,399
2022 $620 (6.0%) $9,779 (94.0%) $10,399
2023 $218 (2.2%) $9,800 (97.8%) $10,018
2024 $275 (2.5%) $10,782 (97.5%) $11,057

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lettie Brown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 180th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lettie Brown Elementary School)65.355.8
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)58.746.9
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lettie Brown Elementary School)67.444.2
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)54.842.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lettie Brown Elementary School)52.267.4
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)59.555.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lettie Brown Elementary School)52.243.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)50.743.1
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lettie Brown Elementary School)72.653.2
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)62.963.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lettie Brown Elementary School)4959.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)4151.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Lettie Brown Elementary School)82.787.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Morton CUSD 709)78.174
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lettie Brown Elementary School)65.470.6
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)68.567.8
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lettie Brown Elementary School)36.550
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)48.153.1
 5%
   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 Students346360
 4%
African American140
 100%
American Indian00
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White306329
 7.5%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%6.1%
 1.7%

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Yes. Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 10.0% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Lettie Brown Elementary School.

Students at Lettie Brown Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.


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