Very Good
#770 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Elementary School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Aurora, IL
An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2700 Stonebridge Blvd, Aurora, IL 60502
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,421
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,953/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Young Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Mabel O Donnell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| C I Johnson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Danielle-joy Peterson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Indian Prairie Cusd 204
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #21 of 32
- District spending per student
- $18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary serve?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary rank in IL?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary ranks #770 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary a charter school?
No, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
19.5% of students at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (630) 375-3200
- Area population (ZIP 60502)
- 23,242
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 60502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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