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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School

2700 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's student population of 707 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire all students to achieve their greatest potential
School Mascot
Grizzlies

School Rankings

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#281 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
59%
27%
50%
30%
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
7%
17%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Grizzlies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nancy Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
707 students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School offer ?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School part of?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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