Very Good
#948 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Elementary School · Morton Cusd 709 · Morton, IL
A Morton Cusd 709 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2550 N Morton Ave, Morton, IL 61550
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lettie Brown Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lettie Brown Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated915/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morton), 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
$92,269
Median home value
$247,000
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–2 | 3.1 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Grundy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 449 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Morton Cusd 709
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lettie Brown Elementary School is listed in Morton CUSD 709; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lettie Brown Elementary School
Lettie Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morton, IL, part of Morton Cusd 709, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #948 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lettie Brown Elementary School
What grades does Lettie Brown Elementary School serve?
Lettie Brown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lettie Brown Elementary School?
Lettie Brown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lettie Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lettie Brown Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lettie Brown Elementary School rank in IL?
Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks #948 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lettie Brown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lettie Brown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lettie Brown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lettie Brown Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lettie Brown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lettie Brown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lettie Brown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lettie Brown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lettie Brown Elementary School?
11.2% of students at Lettie Brown Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (309) 266-5309
- Area population (ZIP 61550)
- 18,688
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 61550; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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