- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morton, IL
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lettie Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172680005284
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lettie Brown Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 346
- students enrolled
Lettie Brown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Morton, IL.
School address
District: Morton Cusd 709 · Illinois
NCES ID 172680005284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172680005284 · Morton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Morton High School (1,061 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 6 public schools in Morton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lettie Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
1,061 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
517 students
- Morton Jr High
Morton Jr High School
504 students
- Grundy Elem Sc
Grundy Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 354
Jefferson Elem School
354 students
- This school 346
Lettie Brown Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Lettie Brown Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lettie Brown Elementary School compares
Lettie Brown Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,122
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
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.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Lettie Brown Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morton Cusd 709, which includes Lettie Brown Elementary School.
$14,122
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lettie Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morton Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grundy Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lettie Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lettie Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Lettie Brown Elementary School?
Lettie Brown Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lettie Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lettie Brown Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lettie Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lettie Brown Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Morton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lettie Brown Elementary School?
Lettie Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lettie Brown Elementary School rank among public schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Morton, 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 Morton on the city page.
What other schools are in Morton Cusd 709?
Besides Lettie Brown Elementary School, Morton Cusd 709 also operates Morton High School (1,061 students), Lincoln Elem School (517 students), and Morton Jr High School (504 students). See the Morton Cusd 709 district page for the complete list.
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