- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Gilson Brown Elem School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-32.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 170360000037 · Godfrey, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Alton High School (1,823 students)
Gilson Brown Elem School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-32.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gilson Brown Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alton High Sch
Alton High School
1,823 students
- Alton Middle S
Alton Middle School
1,220 students
- North Elementa 549
North Elementary School
549 students
- East Elementar 415
East Elementary School
415 students
- West Elementar 407
West Elementary School
407 students
- This school 176
Gilson Brown Elem School
176 students
What this shows Gilson Brown Elem School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilson Brown Elem School compares
Gilson Brown Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Alton Cusd 11 reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,220
- 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.
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 88.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.