Enrollment
346
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172680005284
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 346
- students enrolled
Lettie Brown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Morton, IL.
School address
District: Morton Cusd 709 · Illinois
NCES ID 172680005284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lettie Brown Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lettie Brown Elementary School
Lettie Brown Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Morton, Illinois, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 35% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Morton Cusd 709 also operates Morton High School (1,061 students) and Lincoln Elem School (517 students) alongside Lettie Brown Elementary 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 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 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
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% 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
$13,735
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 + 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 346 Top 55% in Illinois - larger than 45% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172680005284
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morton Cusd 709, which includes Lettie Brown Elementary School.
$13,735
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 6.9%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Next steps
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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 18.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 46/100 (typical 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 Lettie Brown Elementary School rank among public schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks #4 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.
Is Lettie Brown Elementary School a good school?
Lettie Brown Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.