Enrollment
683
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IL
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174169001415
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 683
- students enrolled
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169001415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is a large elementary school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 683 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Reba O Steck Elementary School (669 students): Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.9:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary.
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary compares
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 683 Top 15% in Illinois - larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174169001415
Student demographics
Asian 48.2%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Asian at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mccarty Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Standard public school
450 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is Asian at 48.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary a good school?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.