- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownstown, IL
Brownstown Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Brownstown Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170744004556
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownstown Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brownstown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 264
- students enrolled
Brownstown Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, IL.
School address
District: Brownstown Cusd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 170744004556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Brownstown Elem School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 170744004556 · Brownstown, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownstown High School (102 students)
Brownstown Elem School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brownstown Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brownstown Elem School
264 students
- Brownstown Hig 102
Brownstown High School
102 students
- Brownstown Jr 61
Brownstown Jr High School
61 students
What this shows Brownstown Elem School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownstown Elem School compares
Brownstown Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Brownstown Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Brownstown Cusd 201 reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownstown Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownstown Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownstown Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownstown Elem School
How many students attend Brownstown Elem School?
Brownstown Elem School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownstown, IL. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownstown Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Brownstown Elem School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Brownstown, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownstown Elem School?
Brownstown Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brownstown Elem School rank among public schools in Brownstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brownstown Cusd 201?
Besides Brownstown Elem School, Brownstown Cusd 201 also operates Brownstown High School (102 students) and Brownstown Jr High School (61 students). See the Brownstown Cusd 201 district page for the complete list.