Enrollment
176
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Godfrey, IL
Gilson Brown Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Gilson Brown Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170360000037
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilson Brown Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Godfrey · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 176
- students enrolled
Gilson Brown Elem School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilson Brown Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Godfrey, IL.
School address
District: Alton Cusd 11 · Illinois
NCES ID 170360000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilson Brown Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilson Brown Elem School
Gilson Brown Elem School is a small combined-grade school in Godfrey, Illinois, enrolling 176 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Gilson Brown Elem School is leaner than roughly 91% of Illinois schools and 30% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Godfrey's public schools, it stands alongside Lewis & Clark Elem School (251 students): Gilson Brown Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 12.6:1).
Alton Cusd 11 also operates Alton High School (1,823 students) and Alton Middle School (1,220 students) alongside Gilson Brown Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilson Brown Elem School compares
Gilson Brown Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
African American 31.8%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Gilson Brown Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alton Cusd 11, which includes Gilson Brown Elem School.
$14,490
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 40.6%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gilson Brown Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilson Brown Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Godfrey
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilson Brown Elem School
How many students attend Gilson Brown Elem School?
Gilson Brown Elem School has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Godfrey, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilson Brown Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilson Brown Elem School is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Gilson Brown Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Gilson Brown Elem School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Godfrey, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilson Brown Elem School?
Gilson Brown Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilson Brown Elem School rank among public schools in Godfrey?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilson Brown Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Godfrey, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Godfrey on the city page.
Is Gilson Brown Elem School a good school?
Gilson Brown Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alton Cusd 11?
Besides Gilson Brown Elem School, Alton Cusd 11 also operates Alton High School (1,823 students), Alton Middle School (1,220 students), and North Elementary School (549 students). See the Alton Cusd 11 district page for the complete list.
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