About This School
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is located in Aurora, IL and is one of 21 elementary schools in Indian Prairie Cusd 204. It is a public school that serves 667 students in grades K-5.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Indian Prairie CUSD 204 District Spending
$9,075Per Pupil
The Indian Prairie CUSD 204 spends $9,075 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 31% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Indian Prairie CUSD 204 District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
See Most Recent Test Scores
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mabel Odonnell Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
|
| Nancy Young Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
|
| C I Johnson Elementary School 1.9 miles |  |
|
| Annunciation of the Bvm School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School 2.4 miles |  |
Data Sources: IL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.
School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Made AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School2700 Stonebridge
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
Learn More »Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
Math
school
97%
district
95%
state
87%
Reading
school
92%
district
90%
state
73%
Math
school
97%
district
96%
state
86%
Reading
school
90%
district
89%
state
73%
Science
school
95%
district
67%
state
80%
Math
school
94%
district
93%
state
82%
Reading
school
87%
district
85%
state
69%
change 1%
Math
school
98%
district
96%
state
85%
change 10%
Reading
school
83%
district
90%
state
72%
change 1%
Math
school
96%
district
95%
state
84%
change 4%
Reading
school
93%
district
90%
state
74%
change 2%
Math
school
92%
district
93%
state
81%
change 4%
Reading
school
91%
district
91%
state
73%
change 3%
Math
school
96%
district
94%
state
85%
change 9%
Reading
school
91%
district
89%
state
72%
no change
Math
school
96%
district
95%
state
86%
change 9%
Reading
school
85%
district
91%
state
74%
Science
school
91%
district
92%
state
77%
change 3%
Math
school
95%
district
92%
state
82%
change 3%
Reading
school
94%
district
91%
state
74%
change 1%
Math
school
95%
district
95%
state
86%
change 2%
Reading
school
89%
district
89%
state
74%
change 1%
Math
school
95%
district
95%
state
86%
change 4%
Reading
school
88%
district
90%
state
74%
change 1%
Science
school
91%
district
91%
state
77%
change 1%
Math
school
94%
district
94%
state
83%
change 1%
Reading
school
93%
district
90%
state
75%
change 3%
Math
school
97%
district
95%
state
87%
change 3%
Reading
school
92%
district
89%
state
75%
no change
Math
school
95%
district
95%
state
79%
change 2%
Reading
school
90%
district
91%
state
75%
change 2%
Science
school
93%
district
92%
state
88%
change 1%
Math
school
93%
district
93%
state
84%
change 4%
Reading
school
89%
district
91%
state
76%
9
TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
more...
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 667
48%
47%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School had 13% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
57%
Asian/Pacific Islander
18%
Hispanic
15%
Black
6%
Sponsored Link
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Indian Prairie CUSD 204Review Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
By clicking "Share Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Recent Reviews
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
this is a good school my 9 kids go there and t hay get a good education .
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 21, 2012
About Aurora, IL
Loading...
provided byzillow.com
© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use
Five Great Snacks for Your Graduation Party 
Get Excited About Camping with These Printables and Activities 
Got a Kid Who's Crazy About Cars? Check Out This Workbook 
Summer Reading 
Bulldog Coloring Page
Practice Tracing the Letter N
Make a Mini Story Book: Rhyming Fun
Hiragana Alphabet: "chi"
Blueberry in Spanish
Practice Tracing the Letter G
