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Gilson Brown Elem School
Elementary School · Alton Cusd 11 · Godfrey, IL
An Alton Cusd 11 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
1613 W Delmar Ave, Godfrey, IL 62035
- Math 22% proficient (2015)
- Reading 27% proficient (2015)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilson Brown Elem School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2012, to 25% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilson Brown Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,696
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
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| Eunice Smith Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–2 | 2.6 mi | 191 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alton Cusd 11
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilson Brown Elem School is listed in Alton CUSD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilson Brown Elem School
Gilson Brown Elem School is a public elementary school in Godfrey, IL, part of Alton Cusd 11, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,686 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilson Brown Elem School
What grades does Gilson Brown Elem School serve?
Gilson Brown Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Gilson Brown Elem School?
Gilson Brown Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilson Brown Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilson Brown Elem School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilson Brown Elem School rank in IL?
Gilson Brown Elem School ranks #3,686 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gilson Brown Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilson Brown Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gilson Brown Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilson Brown Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Gilson Brown Elem School a charter school?
No, Gilson Brown Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilson Brown Elem School a Title I school?
No, Gilson Brown Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilson Brown Elem School?
60.2% of students at Gilson Brown Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.5%
- Phone
- (618) 463-2175
- Area population (ZIP 62035)
- 15,915
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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